The administration of the US president, Donald Trump is working on a draft agreement for the Greenland to be proposed directly to the authorities Nuuk bypassing Copenhagen, according to the Economist.
American officials are discussing the possibility of offering Greenland a ‘Free association treaty‘. This is a pact that Washington already has in force with small states in the Pacific Ocean: Micronesia, Marshall Islands and Palau. On the basis of these agreements, the USA they guarantee independence and autonomy in the internal politics of these countries and take responsibility for them defense and securityproviding financial assistance in exchange for use strategic military bases.
The objectives of Trump’s strategy
Trump’s strategy, which would not aim at a total annexation of Greenland, would have two objectives: to exacerbate the differences between Copel his Nuukfueling the separatist sentiment on the island and start direct negotiations with local authorities bypassing the Denmark.
The European reaction and the position of NATO
The leaders of the “Coalition of the Willing” gathered this afternoon at Paris to present a common front onUkraine they will also discuss the situation of Greenland. The issue was put on the agenda after the latest ones territorial claims of Donald Trump. The Polish Prime Minister declared this Donald Tusk during a media briefing.
Tusk noted that Greenland is “an unpredictable and previously unforeseen topic” at the Paris meeting, which is stirring strong emotions in Europe. The Prime Minister specified that for Poland this question is obvious and does not allow double interpretations. Tusk stressed that no member of the NATO should attack or threaten another member of the North Atlantic Treatysince it would be absurd for conflicts or mutual aggressive actions to arise within the Alliance.
He further stated that Poland firmly wants all potential disputes or discussions to be resolved through a friendly dialogue among NATO members. Finally, he declared that the European solidarity and respect for the integrity of European States are fundamental principles and therefore the Denmark can certainly count on solidarity from all of Europe.