Trump's Greenland gamble: Tug of war over ownership or independence?

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If Greenland pursues full independence, it could seek a "free association" with the U.S. similar to the arrangement with the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau.

Under such a deal, Greenland would replace Danish subsidies with U.S. support and protection in exchange for military rights, potentially creating a new, mutually beneficial relationship.

However, experts argue that Trump’s proposal to buy Greenland is a fundamental misunderstanding of international law, specifically the principle of self-determination, which grants people the right to choose their political status.

Ulrik Pram Gad, a senior researcher on Greenland, argues that the U.S. is misinterpreting the island’s sovereignty and the desires of its people.