BERLIN, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Germany will send 13 soldiers to Greenland on Thursday as part of a reconnaissance mission with other European nations, the German government and defence ministry said on Wednesday, following demands by President Donald Trump for Washington to have control of the island. The mission, which comes at the request of Denmark, will take place from Thursday to Saturday, aiming to explore possible military contributions to bolster the security of the region, a defence ministry statement said. This could, for example, include maritime surveillance, it added. Trump has repeatedly said in recent weeks that Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark that is strategically located and rich in minerals, is vital to U.S. security, and that the United States must own it to prevent Russia or China from occupying it.
Can someone more informed than me explain why it’s in contention for being occupied by any nation in the first place?
Trump is stupid and wants it and MAGA wants to restart manifest destiny.
Trump also thinks it’s 50x larger than it really is because of map projection effects.
Because of its strategic geographic location as the land ice melts, and all the untapped resources under that ice, AND the fact that in 300 years, it will likely be prime real estate.