Senator Murkowski from Alaska calls for Greenland alliance over acquisition
Senator Lisa Murkowski emphasises that Greenland should be treated as an ally, not an object to be acquired. Her statement was made during the Arctic Frontiers conference in Norway.
During the Arctic Frontiers conference in Tromsø, the Republican U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski expressed her position regarding Greenland. She emphasised that Greenland should be seen as an ally, not as something to be acquired.
Cooperation instead of acquisition
When asked about President Donald Trump's comments about his desire to acquire Greenland, the senator from Alaska said that "only the President knows what he means." She recalled that Trump's proposal to purchase Greenland was initially considered a joke, but currently, more administration members are taking this matter seriously.
Murkowski noted that the Arctic should not be seen as a means of redrawing boundaries. For the United States, it is crucial to recognise the sovereignty of the native people of Greenland. The senator stressed that instead of discussing the purchase of Greenland, the focus should be on cooperation with Greenlanders on issues of security, economy, and trade.
Does Trump have an imperial approach? "Unfortunately, he does"
Lisa Murkowski highlighted Denmark's role in Greenland and stressed the need to respect that role. Greenland is an autonomous territory under Denmark, making cooperation with it crucial.
When asked about President Trump's aggressive tone, which could indicate a colonial and imperial approach to the Arctic, Murkowski replied, "Unfortunately, he does." As an Alaskan politician, the senator advocates for the state's indigenous people and expressed concern over the rhetoric, emphasising the need to recognise native residents.
