Denmark to pump $2bn into Arctic security as Trump eyes Greenland

[microwave@lemmy.world]

Summary

Denmark will invest $2.05 billion to strengthen Arctic security amid Trump’s push for control over Greenland.

The strategic territory has gained importance due to melting ice, opening new shipping routes and exposing security vulnerabilities.

Denmark’s plan includes new ships, long-range drones, and satellite capacity to bolster its limited military presence.

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is meeting European leaders to reinforce unity.

The move follows Trump’s insistence that Greenland is vital to U.S. security, citing its key role in missile defense operations.

[eiri@lemmy.ca]

Canada, that actually has land really close to Greenland: haha let's play a silly war of flags and alcohol over an island no one cares about, it'll be fun.

The US, that has absolutely nothing to do there: all your base are belong to us

[aurenkin@sh.itjust.works]

Somebody set us up the Trump

[buffalox@lemmy.world]

It's almost like Canada is more civilized and generally less hostile towards neighboring countries.
It was kind of funny with that dispute, it's almost sad it got resolved.
Greetings from Denmark.

[maalus@lemmy.world]

Nothing to do there implies there are no resources. Which is untrue, and the reason why the US wants it. "National security" just sounds better to a random dude.

[samus12345@lemm.ee]

*set up us

[isolatedscotch@discuss.tchncs.de]

due to melting ice, opening new shipping routes

this is just sad

[aurenkin@sh.itjust.works]

Omg I've had it wrong all these years

[samus12345@lemm.ee]

It's not just you, it's a very common mistake. Like "arrow to the knee" instead of "arrow in the knee."

[x00z@lemmy.world]

citing its key role in missile defense operations.

So then just ask nicely if you can build missile defenses in your ally's land?

[jol@discuss.tchncs.de]

From all the things I predicted 2025 to have in store for the EU, I didn't expect a war with the USA. What a shit timeline this is.

[njm1314@lemmy.world]

Money that's not being spent to arm Ukraine or prepare against potential Russian invasions of NATO countries. What a useful Ploy this has been. Got to hand it to Putin he knows how to use his tools, however decrepit they may be.

[realitista@lemm.ee]

That's what's so stupid. They already have bases there. Denmark would say yes for sure.

[krompus@lemmy.world]

TIL Whisky War https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whisky_War

[refreeze@lemmy.world]

Canada technically shares a land border with Denmark: Hans Island