US Frets Over Greenland, Ignores Its Own Colonial History
The mainstream media, exemplified by Al Jazeera, reports on a potential Greenland 'takeover' and US concerns over its rich rare-earth, gold, and oil deposits. The framing suggests this is a unique threat to 'US foreign policy.' Yet, one might wonder: is US concern truly about Greenland's sovereignty, or is it about maintaining its own strategic advantage and access to vital resources? This isn't a
'takeover' in a vacuum; it’s a geopolitical chess move over raw materials. The US has a long, documented history of intervention—both overt and covert—in resource-rich nations under the guise of 'national security' or 'spreading democracy.' From the 1953 coup in Iran to secure oil interests, to countless interventions in Latin America for minerals and agricultural land, the pattern is clear. The
only 'upending' of US foreign policy would be if Washington didn't throw a fit over someone else getting valuable resources. It appears the US simply prefers to be the one doing the 'taking over,' or at least controlling the flow of the spoils.