Greenland’s dependence on Denmark is the result of colonial
subjugation – not a voluntary choice. If Greenland wants to break this
dependence, the choice is the Greenlanders’; but Denmark cannot run away
from its obligations.
The Arctic, and thus also Greenland, has enormous geostrategic
importance, among other things due to its location close to Russia and
China. With the melting of the ice in the Arctic, the coveted northern
corridor is moving closer to reality. Trade routes are about to change,
and thus interest in Greenland and its resources increases. It is
increasing as the monopolies’ competition for markets globally is
intensifying day by day.
It is an oversimplification to simply explain the recent worsening
situation around Greenland with arguments that Donald Trump cannot be
trusted. The situation is the result of huge financial interests and not
the quirks of a single person.
Therefore, it is hypocritical to witness the Danish government’s
diplomatic dance with the USA, since Denmark itself is part of the
problem for Greenland. Against the background of Denmark as an
oppressive colonial power, but also as an uncritical accomplice of the
United States, the Danish state is part of the imperialist alliance
anchored in NATO and the United States. Denmark itself opened for the
USA’s military presence in Greenland a long time ago and is also about
to open the door for the same in Denmark itself.
Denmark thus contributes to increasing uncertainty in the world. The
hostages here are the Greenlanders, who are just a pawn in imperialism’s
game. The Greenlanders should, if they wish, be their own masters. The
competition of monopolies for markets, raw materials and transport
routes automatically leads to territorial redistribution of the world,
to imperialist wars and border changes. Imperialist competition aims at
supremacy and the exercise of power over weaker states and people. It
aims at the monopolies’ profit, profit for the few, but also at
weakening opponents. That is why it is relentless and cynical. DKP
believes that the people must show the way for the confrontation with
the bourgeois and anti-people politics in every version, the power of
capital and thus the exploitative and war-making system. The Danish
government must realize that its closest ally is not doing so out of a
good heart, but to secure its own financial interests. Exactly the same
as is the case with Denmark’s grip on Greenland. Therefore, we must
respect the Greenlanders’ right to determine their own destiny and speak
out against any kind of increase of insecurity in the world. DKP says
STOP interference by foreign powers in Greenland’s affairs. Hands off
Greenland!
DKP’s national management, 14 January 2025
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