Why acquiring Greenland is more than just a whim of Trump

efforts to transport freshwater from places like Iceland to the Middle East have been expensive and impractical due to the high cost of desalination and the energy needed to transport water. But Greenland’s abundant freshwater could potentially be a game-changer.

“Greenland’s water resources have the potential to be a major export commodity,” said Schoof. “With increasing water scarcity in many parts of the world, the demand for freshwater is only going to increase. Greenland could position itself as a major player in the global water market.”

The potential economic benefits of harnessing Greenland’s freshwater resources, combined with its vast mineral reserves, make it an attractive proposition for the United States. And with China increasingly controlling the market for rare-earth minerals and freshwater, Greenland represents an opportunity for the U.S. to break free from its dependency on Chinese resources.

While Trump’s talk of annexing Greenland may have been met with derision and skepticism, the underlying strategic considerations driving U.S. interest in the region are very real. As the world grapples with the challenges of resource scarcity and climate change, Greenland’s untapped potential could prove to be a valuable asset for whoever controls it. Whether or not the U.S. ultimately moves to acquire Greenland remains to be seen, but the conversation around its strategic importance is far from over.