Vance’s posturing in Greenland was not just morally wrong. It was strategically disastrous
The American imperialism directed towards Denmark and Canada is not just morally wrong. It is strategically disastrous. The US has nothing to gain from it, and much to lose. There is nothing that Americans cannot get from Denmark or Canada through alliance. The very existence of the base at Pituffik shows that. Within the atmosphere of friendship that has prevailed the last 80 years, all of the mineral resources of Canada and Greenland can be traded for on good terms, or for that matter explored by American companies. The only way to put all of this easy access in doubt was to follow the course that Musk-Trump have chosen: trade wars with Canada and Europe, and the threat of actual wars and annexations. Musk and Trump are creating the bloodily moronic situation in which the US will have to fight wars to get the things that, just a few weeks ago, were there for the asking. And, of course, wars rarely turn out the way one expects.
‘Lives Are in Danger’ After a Trump Admin Spreadsheet Leak, Sources Say
- Trump administration accidentally leaks highly sensitive information on State Department and USAID programs, putting international groups and nonprofits at risk.
- Leak includes details on programs operating in repressive regimes, potentially endangering staff and local allies.
- Despite assurances from State Department, leaked documents contain information that was promised to remain private, leading to concerns for safety and security of partners.