Discussion of comments on Greenland

"Denmark is a tiny country with a tiny economy and a tiny military. They cannot protect Greenland. They cannot control Greenland's territory," said White House deputy chief Stephen Miller. Based on the assertion that controlling territory requires the ability to defend it, Miller, according to a U.S. official, called on the Danes to leave the island due to their lack of a military.

In response, the comment spread in Belarus, where people recalled past debates before 2020: "Why do we need an army, why conscription, if we're not at war with anyone?" Users note that historically, the absence of military power in a country is interpreted as a lack of sovereignty and a right to have a voice.

There has been no official confirmation or official comment from Belarusian authorities; the information remains at the level of public discussion.

Context

In Belarus, past debates have existed regarding the necessity of an army and conscription, particularly against the backdrop of recent reforms and the political situation.