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US-Greenland Ties: Navigating Autonomy, Tech Innovation, and Mineral Rights
Greenland to Remain Autonomous Despite US Interest, Confirms Former Adviser
A former senior adviser to the US president has dismissed the notion that Greenland could become a part of the United States, in a conversation with the Reporters. Gary Cohn, who was Vice Chairman at IBM and served as an economic adviser during Donald Trump's first term, emphatically stated “Greenland will stay Greenland”. The discussion surfaced as Trump's ambitions for the territory, motivated by its rich mineral resources, came under scrutiny.
Cohn, a prominent figure in American technology and a leader in artificial intelligence and quantum computing development, had previously held the position of Director of the White House National Economic Council under Trump. He addressed the concerns of the business community about Trump's aggressive stance towards Greenland, highlighting the folly of “invading an independent country that is part of NATO.”
The need for access to critical minerals had sparked speculation about Trump’s plans for Greenland. However, Cohn clarified that the president's comments might be part of a broader strategy of negotiation. During a meeting with a US congressional delegation, there was a bipartisan consensus that Greenland’s autonomy would be upheld. Cohn hinted at a potential compromise, indicating the US could bolster its military presence on the island amidst growing security concerns in the North Atlantic and Arctic Ocean, rather than pursuing outright acquisition.
Moreover, the possibility of negotiating an “offtake” agreement for Greenland's abundant but largely untapped supplies of rare earth minerals was suggested. These minerals are crucial for the development of cutting-edge technology sectors including artificial intelligence and quantum computing.
Cohn also shed light on Trump's negotiating tactics, suggesting that the president's ostensible overreach might be a ploy to achieve more pragmatic goals. He praised Trump's ability to leverage ambitious claims for negotiating leverage, a technique that could be at play in discussions about Greenland.
The debate around Greenland has overshadowed the commencement of this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, with Trump’s stance causing concern among global political and business leaders. Despite this, Cohn acknowledged multiple motives behind the Trump administration’s actions, including strategic interests in rare earth minerals critical for technological advancement.
In the realm of global politics, Trump’s intention to intervene in Venezuela, according to Cohn, aims to disrupt the country's ties with major oil consumers like China, as well as Russia and Cuba.
The discourse moved beyond geopolitics, with Cohn elaborating on the significance of AI and quantum computing for the US’s strategic and economic future. He underscored IBM's leadership in quantum computing deployment across various sectors in America and predicted that AI and quantum technologies would revolutionize business efficiency in the coming years.
As global leaders and business magnates convene in Davos, discussions on Greenland and the race for technological superiority, underscored by Google’s breakthroughs in quantum computing, continue to dominate the agenda, reflecting the intertwined nature of geopolitics and technological innovation in shaping the future.
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