It does have the novelty that even under independence the US will continue to operate the bases. I'm not sure if Denmark thinks this is a poison pill for any independence movement.
The Golden Dome bases in Greenland are such a stupid pretext:
1) Russia has the Sarmat missile that flies over the South Pole and completely evades all northern installations.
2) Russia has the Poseidon nuclear torpedo that threatens the vast coastal areas of the US and is immune all that as well.
Also, the previous deal didn’t let the U.S. expand its military presence without Denmark approval. And it was contingent on the North Atlantic Treaty. The new deal is permanent.
I dont know why people think this isnt more permissive for the US.
The biggest benefit in the update is the right of refusal on FDI in Greenland, e.g. Chinese port investment, etc. After that, survivability after Greenland independence which surely is inevitable.
My impression is that this infrastructure investment was underway, US said no way, Denmark was coy about it and future opportunities, US had a red line -> thus began the bluster. Now here we are with the US getting ability to 'advise' on any FDI.
This tracks with US activities and motivations in Panama, Venezuela.
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It does have the novelty that even under independence the US will continue to operate the bases. I'm not sure if Denmark thinks this is a poison pill for any independence movement.
The Golden Dome bases in Greenland are such a stupid pretext:
1) Russia has the Sarmat missile that flies over the South Pole and completely evades all northern installations.
2) Russia has the Poseidon nuclear torpedo that threatens the vast coastal areas of the US and is immune all that as well.
nonethewiser · · focus · HN ↗
I dont know why people think this isnt more permissive for the US.
aksss · · focus · HN ↗
My impression is that this infrastructure investment was underway, US said no way, Denmark was coy about it and future opportunities, US had a red line -> thus began the bluster. Now here we are with the US getting ability to 'advise' on any FDI.
This tracks with US activities and motivations in Panama, Venezuela.