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Which countries will be involved in a major dispute over Greenland's resources by end of 2025?
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Denmark vs US • 25%
Denmark vs China • 25%
Denmark vs Russia • 25%
Other • 25%
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Denmark Boosts Greenland Defense by $1.5 Billion After Trump's Renewed Interest in US Control
Dec 24, 2024, 07:09 PM
Denmark has announced a significant increase in defense spending for Greenland, budgeting an additional $1.5 billion to enhance the island's security and reaffirm its ownership. The move comes after US President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his desire for US control of the Arctic territory rich in minerals and natural resources, citing security reasons. Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen described the timing of the announcement as an 'irony of fate' and stated that the increased funding, which includes the deployment of new dog sled teams, was already planned. He added, 'Now we are planning a stronger presence.'
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Other or None • 25%
China • 25%
United States • 25%
Russia • 25%
All four countries • 25%
U.S., Denmark, and Russia • 25%
U.S., Denmark, and China • 25%
U.S. and Denmark • 25%
Russia • 25%
United States • 25%
No significant increase • 25%
China • 25%
United States • 25%
China • 25%
Russia • 25%
Other • 25%
Canada • 25%
Other • 25%
United Kingdom • 25%
Denmark • 25%
United States • 25%
Other • 25%
China • 25%
European Union • 25%
Independent stance • 25%
Other alliances • 25%
Alliance with U.S. • 25%
Alliance with Denmark • 25%
Interest officially dropped • 25%
Other • 25%
Formal negotiations initiated • 25%
No change in status • 25%
No significant developments • 25%
Greenland reaffirms sovereignty • 25%
UN intervention • 25%
Formal negotiations start • 25%
Denmark • 25%
Russia • 25%
China • 25%
United States • 25%
Two countries • 25%
One country • 25%
None • 25%
Three or more countries • 25%
Negotiations continue without resolution • 25%
US acquires Greenland • 25%
Denmark retains control without negotiations • 25%
Other outcome • 25%