Vice President Vance said: The matter is actually very simple - Greenland is crucial to America's national security. Since we take on the responsibility of protecting this vast land, it is entirely reasonable for the United States to gain some benefits from it.
Vance's remarks about "taking responsibility means gaining benefits" in Greenland are part of a series of high-pressure actions that the United States has taken recently around the island, with the core being to change the rights and interests of the United States on the island under the name of "national security" through pressure and negotiations.
The United States describes Greenland as a strategic location for North American defense, missile systems (such as the "Gold Dome" system), and countering Chinese and Russian activities in the Arctic.
Vance believes that since the United States bears the main "responsibility of protection," it should naturally gain corresponding "benefits" (which may be broader military access, resource development rights, or political influence). The ultimate goal is to gain full ownership or control of the island.
The U.S. pursuit of Greenland contains deep strategic motives. Controlling Greenland means controlling future key Arctic shipping routes and strategic frontiers.
The island is rich in critical mineral resources such as rare earths, copper, and nickel.
Trump may use this as a political legacy of "expanding territory," serving the "America First" narrative and domestic political mobilization.
Forcing Europe to bear more costs for Arctic security within the NATO framework, reallocate interests within the alliance.
Vance's remarks are the latest manifestation of the U.S. long-term desire for the strategic value of Greenland. The logic of "responsibility for benefits" essentially attempts to change the existing sovereignty and security arrangements. This move not only faces strong resistance from the parties involved but also causes deep rifts within the Western alliance, making its development a key indicator for observing the style of U.S. foreign policy and the direction of transatlantic relations.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1856771063669772/
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