US Finds Geopolitical Kinship with Venezuela & Greenland, Omits 'Oil' & 'Military Base'
RT opines on the US viewing Venezuela and Greenland similarly—as resources to be acquired or protected. While RT points to Latin America's supposed 'resistance' compared to 'European vassals,' it conveniently overlooks that Washington's interest in both regions predates current headlines by decades, if not a century, and goes far beyond mere 'influence.' Venezuela's vast oil reserves have invited
US intervention, overt and covert, since the early 20th century, culminating in numerous coup attempts and sanctions (e.g., sanctioning nation's state oil company PDVSA in 2019, targeting its primary revenue source). Meanwhile, Greenland, located strategically in the Arctic and potentially rich in rare earth minerals, has been eyed for its military value since WWII and for resources for decades.
(In 1946, President Truman offered Denmark $100 million to buy the island; in 2019, Trump renewed the proposal.) So, Washington's 'interest' isn't just about ensuring 'stability' or 'democracy,' but about resource control and strategic positioning. The only difference between a 'vassal' and a 'problematic neighbor'? How successfully they resist the US's 'benevolent' gaze. One wonders why empires
always 'discover' the strategic importance of places right when they realize there's oil, rare minerals, or a perfect spot for another military base.