The Arctic, and thus also Greenland, has enormous geostrategic importance, among other things due to its location close to Russia and China. With the melting of the ice in the Arctic, the coveted northern corridor is moving closer to reality. Trade routes are about to change, and thus interest in Greenland and its resources increases. It is increasing as the monopolies' competition for markets globally is intensifying day by day.
It is an oversimplification to simply explain the recent worsening situation around Greenland with arguments that Donald Trump cannot be trusted. The situation is the result of huge financial interests and not the quirks of a single person.
Therefore, it is hypocritical to witness the Danish government's diplomatic dance with the USA, since Denmark itself is part of the problem for Greenland. Against the background of Denmark as an oppressive colonial power, but also as an uncritical accomplice of the United States, the Danish state is part of the imperialist alliance anchored in NATO and the United States. Denmark itself opened for the USA's military presence in Greenland a long time ago and is also about to open the door for the same in Denmark itself.
Denmark thus contributes to increasing uncertainty in the world. The hostages here are the Greenlanders, who are just a pawn in imperialism's game. The Greenlanders should, if they wish, be their own masters. The competition of monopolies for markets, raw materials and transport routes automatically leads to territorial redistribution of the world, to imperialist wars and border changes. Imperialist competition aims at supremacy and the exercise of power over weaker states and people. It aims at the monopolies' profit, profit for the few, but also at weakening opponents. That is why it is relentless and cynical. DKP believes that the people must show the way for the confrontation with the bourgeois and anti-people politics in every version, the power of capital and thus the exploitative and war-making system. The Danish government must realize that its closest ally is not doing so out of a good heart, but to secure its own financial interests. Exactly the same as is the case with Denmark's grip on Greenland. Therefore, we must respect the Greenlanders' right to determine their own destiny and speak out against any kind of increase of insecurity in the world. DKP says STOP interference by foreign powers in Greenland's affairs. Hands off Greenland!
DKP's national management, 14 January 2025
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