US 'Buys' Greenland: The Imperial Playbook for Strategic Assets
📰 THE STORY: CBS News, featuring former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Kay Bailey Hutchison, discusses ex-President Trump's 'foreign policy approach' to Greenland, emphasizing his argument that the U.S. 'needs Greenland to bolster its national security,' despite Denmark's two-century ownership and European opposition. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: This isn't a new idea. The U.S.
attempted to purchase Greenland in 1867 and again in 1946 for $100 million. The U.S. established military bases in Greenland during World War II with Danish permission, including Thule Air Base in 1951, strategically vital during the Cold War. This isn't about 'national security' now, it's about a scramble for Arctic resources and dominance against Russia and China, using a playbook honed over
centuries. The U.S. already 'bought' Alaska from Russia in 1867 for $7.2 million, and maintains over 750 military bases globally, often without formal 'purchase.' Double Standard: Imagine if Russia or China openly declared their intention to 'buy' a strategic, resource-rich territory from a smaller nation. Western media would decry it as blatant imperialism, a violation of sovereignty, and a
dangerous expansionist move. Yet, when the U.S. proposes it, it's 'foreign policy' or a 'national security requirement.' The same media silence often accompanies the U.S. maintaining control over resource-rich nations like the Congo, where mineral extraction for Western tech perpetuates conflict and poverty, or the persistent military presence in former colonies. Follow the Money: The interest in