US officials are exploring a Compact of Free Association (Cofa) with Greenland, a plan reminiscent of agreements with Pacific Island nations. Such an agreement would enable the U.S. to provide essential services and military support, while allowing Greenland some autonomy. However, this plan complicates the island's current governance by Denmark and faces significant skepticism among Greenlanders about joining the U.S. Polls show a desire for independence, but a reluctance to fully integrate with the U.S., complicating the prospects of a Cofa agreement.
The U.S. officials are considering a plan for Greenland to enter a Compact of Free Association, granting the U.S. military operational freedom and essential services.
While Greenlanders express interest in independence, surveys indicate hesitance toward becoming part of the U.S., suggesting skepticism about a Cofa agreement.
The Cofa framework, previously used with Micronesia and other Pacific nations, allows the U.S. to provide essential services in exchange for military and trade privileges.
The plan faces practical hurdles, including Greenland's current governance by Denmark and local sentiments that may view the Cofa as ceding autonomy.
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