Denmark Responds to U.S. Criticism Over Greenland
Denmark has sharply responded to recent U.S. criticisms regarding its policies on Greenland. The tension escalated after U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Senator J.D. Vance expressed concerns over Denmark's handling of Greenland's affairs, prompting a strong rebuttal from Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen.
The controversy began when Harris criticized Denmark's approach during a speech, suggesting that the U.S. should have a more significant role in Greenland's development. This was followed by Senator Vance's comments, which were perceived as an attack on Denmark's sovereignty over the island. In response, Rasmussen defended Denmark's position, emphasizing the country's commitment to Greenland's autonomy and development.
The situation has drawn attention to the strategic importance of Greenland, with former President Donald Trump's interest in purchasing the island still fresh in public memory. Analysts suggest that the U.S. is keen on countering the influence of other global powers in the Arctic region, which could explain the heightened rhetoric.
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Where is the US base in Greenland?
The Pituffik base is located on the northwestern coast of Greenland, about 1,200 kilometers (750 miles) north of the the Arctic Circle and 1,524 kilometers (947 miles) south of the North Pole. It is about 1,500 kilometers (930 miles) north of Greenland's capital, Nuuk.
Is Base in Greenland?
With a bowling alley, cinema and even a hotel, Pituffik (formerly Thule Base), where around 150 American soldiers are deployed – compared with 10,000 at the height of the Cold War – is the last American base still operating in Greenland.
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