O'Brien Advocates US Acquisition of Greenland

Former National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien has reiterated President-elect Donald Trump's controversial position on Greenland, suggesting that if Denmark cannot defend the territory, the U.S. should either purchase it or be compensated for its defense. During a Fox News interview, O'Brien emphasized Greenland's strategic importance as a 'highway from the Arctic to North America', especially as climate change potentially opens new shipping routes. He argued that Denmark has an obligation to protect Greenland and that the U.S. will not provide defense for free while allowing Denmark to profit from its resources. O'Brien proposed that if Denmark is unwilling to fund its defense, the U.S. could take over the territory, making it part of Alaska due to cultural ties. The discussion reflects growing geopolitical concerns about Arctic territories amid increasing competition from Russia and China. O'Brien's remarks have reignited the debate on U.S. interests in Greenland, which Denmark maintains is not for sale.