'Greenland: America's Next Frontier?'

The U.S. expresses interest in Greenland due to its strategic location and resources. Despite past and present offers from the U.S. to buy the island, Greenland's residents, leaning towards independence, prioritize self-determination. Denmark, which administers Greenland, has firmly rejected such offers.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has reiterated his interest in acquiring Greenland, underscoring its strategic value and resources. Positioned along pivotal Atlantic routes, the island is seen as crucial for U.S. military strategy and resource acquisition. However, Greenland and Denmark remain resistant to such overtures.

The strategic allure of Greenland is heightened by its wealth of minerals, oil, and natural gas, alongside its position as a monitoring post for Russian naval activities. Despite America's longstanding military presence there, both Denmark and Greenland have dismissed previous American acquisition attempts citing international law and self-determination principles.

Greenland's complex political status, including moves towards autonomy, poses challenges to U.S. ambitions. While a significant part of its population favors independence, their apprehensions over self-sufficiency make any immediate break from Denmark unlikely. U.S. proposals have met with firm rejection from Danish authorities, prioritizing Greenlanders' right to decide their future.

(With inputs from agencies.)