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Former US President Donald Trump has once again created a stir in international politics with his controversial statements. Trump has proposed purchasing Greenland and the Panama Canal, thereby strengthening America’s global strategic position. He says that America needs to take such steps to develop as an empire.
US claim on Greenland and global reaction
Greenland, which is the world’s largest island and comes under the jurisdiction of Denmark, is said to be of utmost importance to US national security. Trump has worried many countries including Europe by proposing to buy it.
Russia’s unexpected support
People close to Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian media personalities are supporting this proposal of Trump.
- Vladimir Solovyov and other experts on the Russian TV channel Russia-1 responded positively to the idea of buying Greenland.
- Sergei Mikheyev, another Russian media expert, called it a “reflection of the mentality” of America that Trump has exposed.
Benefits to Russia:
The US occupation of Greenland may provide indirect strategic benefits to Russia.
- The island will develop into a US military base, which could ease regional competition for Russia.
- Elena Panina, a member of Putin’s United Russia party, said that military use of Greenland could bring positive results for Russia.
Suggestion to regain control of Panama Canal
Trump has also talked about American control over the Panama Canal. They claim that this move will help control rising shipping costs and enhance America’s strategic power.
Denmark and Greenland’s answer
Greenland’s leader Mute Borup Egede rejected Trump’s proposal outright.
- “Greenland is ours and will never be available for sale.”
- He called it a repeat of the futile appeal made during Trump’s first term.
future geopolitical challenges
Trump’s rhetoric has given rise to a new geopolitical scenario in international politics.
- Russia’s strategy:
- Trump’s Greenland proposal may further boost Russia’s expansionist policy.
- America’s imperialist stance:
- Trump’s views on Greenland and the Panama Canal reflect America’s strategic ambitions.
Trump’s previous proposals
This is not the first time Trump has made such controversial suggestions.
- He suggested making Canada the 51st US state.
- There was talk of making Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau the governor of the “Great State of Canada”.
