India, Jan. 11 -- Geopolitical tensions surrounding Greenland have escalated significantly following statements by US President Donald Trump regarding the potential for US control over the territory, soon after he successfully launched Operation Absolute Resolve, a surprise military raid that resulted in the capture and abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, to the United States. Trump stated, "We need Greenland from the standpoint of national security," frequently citing the presence of Russian and Chinese ships in the Arctic. He has downplayed interest in its mineral resources, though aides often highlight its wealth in rare earth minerals.

Greenland is a semi-autonomous territory of the Kingdom of...