US Vice President-elect: There's a deal to be made in Greenland “military force is unnecessary”

US Vice President-elect JD Vance suggested that a deal could be struck over Greenland in an interview broadcast on January 12, in response to President-elect Donald Trump’s comments indicating a desire for the United States to own the world’s largest island.

Vance emphasized that military force was unnecessary to secure Greenland, as the US already has troops stationed there, Caliber.Az reports via foreign media.

"There's a deal to be made in Greenland," Vance said, reiterating Trump’s stance that Greenland is critical to US national security. Trump's persistent assertion that controlling the island is vital to American defence has generated concern, especially as he hinted at the possibility of using military force to acquire it. This approach has caused alarm both domestically and among US allies.

Danish officials, in private messages shared with Trump's team, have expressed openness to increasing the US military presence on the island or bolstering Greenland's security.

"Greenland is really important for America strategically and has a lot of great natural resources," Vance noted, highlighting the island’s value in global geopolitics. He also revealed that individuals Donald Trump Jr. met during a recent visit to Greenland expressed interest in developing these resources.

Vance further criticized the Danish government, claiming it has not done enough to secure the island amid heightened global competition. As climate change alters the Arctic landscape, Greenland’s resources have become more accessible, increasing its strategic importance. This development has heightened competition between global powers like Russia and China, who are also seeking a foothold in the region.

During the Cold War, Greenland played a key role in US defence as part of an early warning system, a function Trump has suggested remains crucial today. However, despite this interest, both Greenlandic and Danish officials have firmly rejected any suggestion that the island is for sale.

While Vance’s comments align with Trump’s views, not all Republicans support military intervention. Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) stated on NBC’s Meet the Press, "The US is not going to invade another country. That’s not who we are."

By Aghakazim Guliyev