Przemysław Piotr Damski
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Przemysław Piotr Damski
@ppdamski.bsky.social
Political scientist and International Historian researching Arctic and Emotions in IR
To sum up, Trump's statements question other states sovereignty and the self-determination is instrumental for him. What is additionally interesting is that in 2022 Russia questioned Norway's sovereignty on Svalbard and American in Alaska. Trump’s actions could lead to remind Russia of these claims.
August 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
This is Trump’s argument for acquisition 'that way or another.' He refers here to the self-determination, which is considered as less important tan state's integrity. Greenlanders, however, while wanting to departure Denmark don't want to be Americans but a sovereign country.
August 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Greenland is a part of Denmark and Trump is claiming that Denmark hasn't fulfilled her obligations towards Greenland properly, and Greenlanders want to separate from Denmark.
August 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Therefore, when claiming that Canada, against the will of her government and citizens should be a part of the US Trump is questioning Canada's sovereignty. More complicated is the issue of Denmark.
August 3, 2025 at 4:45 PM