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US, Denmark Form Working Group Amid Greenland Dispute

US, Denmark Form Working Group Amid Greenland Dispute

US, Denmark Form Working Group Amid Greenland Dispute
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The Spin

Acquiring Greenland represents brilliant strategic thinking that would secure America's Arctic position against Russian and Chinese expansion while controlling vital rare earth metals. The deal has solid legal grounding — Greenland's people possess the internationally recognized right to choose association with another nation, just as other territories have joined the U.S. under various arrangements. This bold move would strengthen national security and follows established precedents in both international law and American constitutional practice.

Greenland's future belongs to Greenlanders and Danes, who have clearly stated their desire to remain together under current arrangements. Denmark and European NATO allies have already reinforced their military presence in Greenland, demonstrating unified resolve. The talks in Washington have stalled precisely because there's no compromise to be found when a territory and its governing nation reject the premise entirely.

Metaculus Prediction

There is a 10% chance the U.S. will gain formal sovereignty over any part of Greenland during 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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