United States President Donald Trump once again positioned Greenland as a central strategic point for United States defense. According to his explanation, the Arctic territory is "vital" for the development and deployment of his advanced air and missile defense system known as Golden Dome, a program that seeks to strengthen the country's deterrent capability against any long-range threat.
"United States needs Greenland for national security purposes. It is vital for the Golden Dome that we are building", he detailed on his social media. Trump also urged NATO to "lead the way" to ensure that the territory doesn't fall into the orbit of Russia or China, countries that for years have tried to expand their military influence in the Arctic region.
With his characteristic style, the president stressed that NATO would not be effective "not by a long shot" without United States military power, and he recalled that a large part of that strength was modernized during his first term. "NATO becomes much more formidable and effective with Greenland in United States hands. Anything less than that is unacceptable," he concluded.
