【The U.S. has four plans to "annex" Greenland, how should Europe respond?】 Recently, the UK's The Times reported that the U.S. is assessing various possible paths to expand its control over Greenland, and listed four scenarios for "annexing" the island:
1、Directly invading and controlling the island through military means;
2、Using economic interests as a lever, pressuring Greenland to join the U.S., such as increasing investment in the local economy and creating jobs;
3、Signing a "Free Association" agreement, trading tariff-free trade for granting the U.S. military high freedom of movement on the island;
4、Expanding the U.S.'s political, economic, and military influence in Greenland without territorial annexation.
Regarding concerns about the U.S. possibly taking tough measures, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio stepped forward to "cool down," stating that Washington has not considered controlling Greenland through military occupation and denied any similar coercive actions like those seen in Venezuela.
Europe responded quickly. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot clearly stated that Greenland belongs to Europe, and its future can only be decided by Greenland and Denmark through consultation, with no external forces having the right to intervene. However, France did not provide specific response plans on how Europe would deal with potential U.S. pressure or even a "Trump-style surprise attack." Greenland Island
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