Should the United States acquire Greenland?

Yes

No, and the U.S. should drastically reduce its global footprint

No, the U.S. does not need to expand its global footprint at this time

Yes, Greenland is an important asset for U.S. national security

Yes, the U.S. should buy Greenland and mine it for natural resources

No, and the U.S. should close its military base there

only if Greenland votes to become a part of the US. Militarily it would benefit us and the people of Greenland would also be protected by the strongest military in the world

let Greenland hold a referendum and let the people there decide whether or not to become apart of the US

let the people of greenland decide if they want to be a part of the US if so great but if not then let them determine their own destiny

If the US wants to acquire Greenland, we should do so peacefully, by having a referendum in which the people of Greenland decide if they want to be a territory of the US. Before Greenland announced its independence, the US should have tried to buy Greenland from Denmark, like we purchased Alaska from Russia.

Instead of acquiring Greenland, the U.S. should concentrate on building respectable relationships. Collaboration and not ownership which is key to achieving strategic objectives

No, not as long as the citizens of Greenland don't want that. I'm against imperialist expansionism. If the citizens and government of Greenland and Denmark don't want Greenland to be under United States control the only way we would be able to annex them is with military force and I do not agree with doing that at all. I also think it would be a waste of funds at this time to purchase Greenland.

No. We should maintain our current military bases and form a stronger cooperation with the Greenlandic government.

Acquiring Greenland presents potential strategic benefits for the U.S., including access to vital minerals and control of strategic maritime and air approaches, as well as economic opportunities from the Arctic's resources. However, acquiring Greenland faces significant obstacles, including legal and international opposition to annexation, the need to gain support from the autonomous Danish territory's population, and the potential for diplomatic backlash that could strengthen rival powers' positions in the Arctic.
Arguments for Acquisition
Strategic Importance:
Greenland'…  Read more;s location is vital for controlling the GIUK Gap, a key maritime route, and for North American air defense.
Natural Resources:
The territory is rich in rare earth minerals and other resources crucial for defense, technology, and the green energy transition.
Economic Potential:
The island offers vast economic potential through access to mineral deposits and hydrocarbons, with emerging shipping routes in the Arctic.
Countering Rivals:
Acquiring Greenland could prevent rivals like China and Russia from gaining influence and access to its strategic resources and location.
Obstacles to Acquisition
Legal and International Law:
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Acquiring territory through acquisition has been largely abandoned and is taboo under modern international law, making any forced annexation potentially illegal and a significant international incident.
Danish Sovereignty:
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Greenland is a semi-autonomous territory under Danish sovereignty, and Denmark has no intention of selling it.
Greenlandic Public Opinion:
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There is not a significant appetite for a deal with the U.S. within Greenland itself, and many Greenlanders would prefer closer relations with other nations.
Diplomatic Backlash:
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A forced acquisition would likely trigger strong negative reactions from the international community and could backfire by increasing rival powers' presence in the Arctic.
Current U.S. Relations
Existing Agreements:
The U.S. already has a significant milita

Yes, Greenland is strategically valuable to us, and acquiring it from Denmark gets a European power out of the Western Hemisphere, and is consistent with the Monroe Doctrine.

No, but the United States should make it clear that no other nation will be permitted to use Greenland as a military base, especially not China or another geopolitically hostile foreign nation

Yes, but only when an union with Canada (and other nations within the American continent) is made, formalizing a Pan-American Federation.

Yes, if either Denmark decides to sell Greenland and/or an independent Greenland wants to join the U.S.

Yes, but only if all of the above occur: the Danish government passes a law transferring the territory to the US, a majority popular vote by Greenland residents approves the transfer, and a majority popular vote by US voters approve the transfer.

No, but trade deals should be established to support an independent Greenland in a way that benefits both nations

No, we can't just "acquire" Greenland, that's not how that works, and there will be consequences is we attempted to do that by force

Yes, but not all of it. Leave the people of (and around) Nuuk alone. The isolated and uninhabited areas on the other hand should be allowed to be acquired by the United States, not only because of the fact that they’re uninhabited but because of their proximity to America. That being said, there should be careful regulations to prevent issues with or related to global warming.

Not for now, while Greenland is an important piece of National Security, the United States already has a broad access to the island, and the way the current Administration is acting is only serving to angagonize Allies for cheap political points

The only way I'd be fine with controlling or owning greenland is if majority or more citizens of Greenland are in favor of it but whether we own it or not we should have a close trade relationship with them

The US should create a strong diplomatic allegiance with Greenland for national security, but not annex it.

No, unless Greenlanders actively wish to join the United States. We should respect regional sovereignity.

Yes, it is important for national security. But, it needs to be done in a manner that benefits all parties and does not detract from the benefits gained.

No, any further military expansion and mining for resources should be done multilaterally since Denmark is an ally anyways

Yes, but only use it to allow for geographic isolation between populations in order to allow for speciation among our species and don't mine it for natural resources

No, why? Acquiring Greenland will create more problems, and we already have enough of those. However, we can strengthen alliances and trade agreements with Greenland and get pretty much the same benefits as we could with annexation, with far fewer headaches.

Yes, but only if Greenlanders want it, and ideally to prevent worse alternatives like Chinese influence.

No, if the United States wants a military base in Greenland then discuss with Greenland’s Government and get permission

No, but I would like a US presence in Greenland, like military bases for example. The US should not aquire Greenland as a state or property.

No, focus on accuiring mexico or canada instead and greenland is part of our great harmless ally denmark

No, we already have a military presence and can expand it freely as expressed in a treaty with Denmark.

Yes, but only if Greenland wants to become part of the United States. Otherwise we should push for independence and make them an ally.

Yes, but only if the Greenlandic people consent to it

No, we should instead bolster our arctic presence and interests, and collaborate with Greenland and Denmark to ensure the land is in good hands

Focus on america first and not try to imperialise other places

It should be up to the people of Greenland if they want to join the U.S.

Only if the citizens of Greenland approve of becoming US citizens

No, the U.S should stop mining for natural resources, for it kills the planet

It is up to Greenland to decide whether it wants to remain a part of Denmark, become a part the United States, or become independent

Yes only if Greenlanders vote to be annexed as a part of the US

I support the US buying Greenland, but there are other more important issues our country faces.

Yes, as long as it is peaceful and Denmark gives authentic consent to sell it to the U.S.

No, imperialism and colonialism should be left to the past!

No, stop trying it in order to get some of the natural resources. IT'S AWFUL FOR THE ENVIRONMENT!!!

Yes, As long as it requires no military intervention, and the majority of Greenlandic people consent.

Yes, or at least increase presence there legally with cooperation of Denmark and/or A newly Independent or more Autonomous Greenland

The United States should be able to buy Greenland, but I have no opinion of if it would be right or wrong.

As long as Denmark agrees I don't think it matters, as long as we care for the land and not use it for massive fossil fuel projects.

Yes, but the U.S. should work through the proper diplomatic channels to facilitate acquisition while also considering the opinion of Greenland's residents.

If Greenland decides it wants to be a part of the US, then get it. Otherwise, try to make a deal with Greenland about mining where both sides benefit and agree to.

No, the US should not pursue the aqusition of sovereign land belonging to another nation. There should be a process to allow other nations to join the US and become new states should they request it.

No, so long as Denmark continues to cooperate and keep it firmly in Danish control, otherwise the US should buy it.

While greenland is and will be important in US interests, aquiring it by any method other than the self determination of the greenlandic people is morally wrong.

Yes, if it can do so through peacetime means. Otherwise, the U.S. should continue enjoying its military bases there.

Why is this actually considered a political issue? Don't we have much more important things to worry about? Last I checked it wasn't for sale.

No, but the U.S. should continue to increase its global footprint and maintain the military base there.

No, this blatantly treads on Denmark's and Greenland's sovereignty, and is a key betrayal of an important ally.

Yes, if the people of Greenland vote in favor of acquisition and Denmark is willing to concede the territory.

Greenland would be valuable to the US, but we cannot acquire it because Denmark won't sell it but we should not take it by force.

If Greenland wants to be apart of the US then yes and it would help the US and our NATO allies patrol the arctic and the Northern Atlantic but if Greenland refuses to be apart of the US then we should respect their wishes

Greenland should be allowed to decide its relationship with the United States but should be allowed to join the US if they want to

No. Greenland is not for sale, nor should the U.S. treat sovereign territories and their people as commodities. Respecting the sovereignty of Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark aligns with the post-World War II international rules-based order. Expansionism undermines U.S. credibility and global stability. The U.S. should maintain cooperative defense agreements, but not pursue territorial acquisition.

Regardless, all nations should work together as if they were one global nation working for a single goal

Regardless, all nations should work together as if they were part of one worldwide nation, all for the same goal

Define "acquire." There is value in the US acquiring Greenland, but the method matters a great deal. We shouldn't, for example, invade them or acquire them against their will. If they want to become a territory of the US, that's fine. Silly answers to this question, imo.

No, the United states should not acquire Greenland because if the President already expressed interest in Greenland's ministry of foreign affairs and they said it was not for sale then it is not worth trying to fight for the land at all and cause some kind of conflict unless very necessary.

No, Greenland does not need to be annexed to acquire resources or maintain our military base there. Denmark is a member of NATO and Greenland residents support their own independence over all.

Only if the Greenlanders would want to and otherwise we should maintain a good relation with them so we can maintain our bases there and perhaps develop resources in a joint venture with Greenland. Based on Greenlands self interest and what is best for them.

Yes and the rest of the western hemisphere, its rightfully ours based on a thousand year old book that was written by a bunch of guys in the desert, kinda like our greatest ally

So long as the people in Greenland agree to it and Denmark is compensated for it, the U.S. should buy Greenland for its strategical location and vast resources.

No. Greenland is a sovereign nation and meddling in its self-governance sets an incredibly dangerous precedent. American imperialism must die and intervention in foreign affairs should be calculated as part of safeguarding a global community, not as a vehicle for hard or soft power expansion.

Yes, the United States of America must acquire Greenland to grant the people of Greenland democracy, unalienable rights, to give them military protection, to stimulate our economy, to secure their minerals, and to have national American security

No, but the US should have a greater military presence there to counter Russian activities in the Arctic and shore up mineral resources against China

The U.S should seek to peacefully acquire Greenland. The people of Greenland must choose to become part of the United States.

Yes, if Denmark approves of the purchase, and Greenland holds a memorandum to join the United States.

An acquisition of Greenland would give the United States control of an island that it sees as crucial to its defense. Reuters described Greenland in October 2020 as "a security black hole" for the United States and allies, and said its 27,000 miles (44,000 km) of coastline was difficult to monitor.

Only if the citizens of Greenland want it and vote for to become part of the US by a 2/3 majority with the promise of full statehood

the us should coordinate closely with greenland to ensure they can be independant and financially sustan themselves if they choose and offer them the choice to join and massive infrastructure and a finanical incentive if they choose to do so, offer them statehood if they choose to join

Regardless, it should be deemed by the people of Denmark and Greenland if they wish to join the U.S.

Regardless of the opinions, it's illegal to take over and purchase sovereign nations.

I don't really care if it is not bothering anything, then let it be

Any land that is for sale should be bought by the US.

Yes Greenland and has important metals and is essential for national defense in the artic and the Danish governments don’t realize that.

No Greenland is it's own country, it should not be able to just be taken over.

militarize the island to act as a way to fast act in Europe but allow it to remain dependent as long as it allows the United states to use it as they wish

Only if it can be done peacefully or without threatening Denmark

It is its own country and we need to save our money to get rid of even the tiniest bit of debt maybe down the line if we REALLY need it its needs to be a need not a want.

we should inhabit it with a trade offering, they allow us to station troops in Greenland and in return our troops defend Greenland

Not opposed but only if the people of Greenland are on board

Yes, but only if the people of Greenland would like to join the United States.

No, we should continue to develop the already healthy relationship we have with Greenland

If Greenland had a democratic vote and wants to be part of the United States then yes

Yes, as long as Greenland wants to be apart of the US.