President Donald Trump has made no secret of wanting to "acquire" Greenland. He says the country is vital to US national security and economic interests.
Good piece about Greenland. I think Trump wants a more robust US presence there so start off by saying we want to take it over. Trump knows that if he gets anything even remotely close (increased military presence, mineral rights, etc.) it's a win. Another paragraph in the history books under Trump's name. Also, it's a signal to the rest of the world. Act right or Trump will focus like a laser on you and the outcome won't be pretty. Another take could be something Obama referred to as "stray voltage". The president purposefully overstates his case knowing that it will create controversy. Controversy sparks attention, attention provokes conversation, and conversation embeds previously unknown or marginalized ideas in the public consciousness. I think it's an "all of the above" idea myself.
Good piece about Greenland. I think Trump wants a more robust US presence there so start off by saying we want to take it over. Trump knows that if he gets anything even remotely close (increased military presence, mineral rights, etc.) it's a win. Another paragraph in the history books under Trump's name. Also, it's a signal to the rest of the world. Act right or Trump will focus like a laser on you and the outcome won't be pretty. Another take could be something Obama referred to as "stray voltage". The president purposefully overstates his case knowing that it will create controversy. Controversy sparks attention, attention provokes conversation, and conversation embeds previously unknown or marginalized ideas in the public consciousness. I think it's an "all of the above" idea myself.
Agree 100% - always start your ask high. The art of the deal.
However, the threat of military action is always there. Trump can then say "Hey we made a fair offer."