The Battle for Greenland: Denmark’s PM Visits Amid U.S. Interest

The geopolitical tussle over Greenland has escalated, with Denmark's Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen making a significant visit to the island. This move comes amid heightened interest from the United States, particularly from former President Donald Trump, who has expressed a desire to purchase Greenland, a notion that has stirred international debate.

During his visit, Rasmussen emphasized Denmark's commitment to Greenland, highlighting the island's strategic importance and its role within the NATO alliance. The visit is seen as a counter to the U.S.'s overtures, with Senator J.D. Vance recently commenting on the potential benefits of Greenland joining the U.S. as a state.

The situation has drawn attention from global leaders and analysts, who are closely watching how this diplomatic chess game unfolds. Greenland, with its vast natural resources and strategic location, remains a focal point in international relations, with implications for both economic and security policies.

• Denmark
• Donald Trump
• Greenland
• Lars Løkke Rasmussen

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Who does Greenland belong to?

Greenland is an autonomous territory in the Kingdom of Denmark. It is by far the largest of three constituent parts of the kingdom; the other two are metropolitan Denmark and the Faroe Islands. The citizens of all territories are full citizens of Denmark and citizens of the European Union.

Does Greenland have a US military base?

Pituffik Space Base (/biːduːˈfiːk/ bee-doo-FEEK; Greenlandic: [pitufːik]; IATA: THU, ICAO: BGTL), formerly Thule Air Base (/ˈtuːliː/), is a United States Space Force base located on the northwest coast of Greenland in the Kingdom of Denmark under a defense agreement between Denmark and the United States.

Where is the military base in Greenland?

NUUK, Greenland (AP) — The remote Pituffik Space Base in northwestern Greenland, which Vice President JD Vance is visiting on Friday, is the U.S. Department of Defense's northernmost installation. The base was built following a 1951 defense agreement between Denmark and the United States.