Greenland and America’s Missile Defense: Separating Strategic Reality from Political Posturing
President Trump’s claim that the U.S. must ‘acquire’ Greenland to protect the homeland with his ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense system overlooks decades of successful military cooperation and risks alienating key allies vital for American security.
In the high-stakes arena of nuclear deterrence, geography is destiny. Greenland’s Arctic location undeniably makes it a key piece in the early warning and missile defense puzzle for the United States. Yet, recent efforts by former President Donald Trump to push for outright U.S. ownership of Greenland under the banner of his so-called “Golden Dome” missile shield reveal more political theater than strategic necessity. Is Seizing Greenland Really America’s Only Path to Security? Trump contends that owning Greenland — currently a semi-autonomous Danish territory — is essential because “you can’t defend it on a lease.” While this sounds decisive, it...
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