This big Arctic island with a tiny population holds early parliamentary elections Tuesday that are being closely watched. U.S. President Donald Trump has made clear he wants to take control of the region that occupies a strategic North Atlantic location and contains rare earth minerals key to driving the global economy.

Greenlanders will cast their votes in what has to be the most closely watched election this island has ever held, as Trump asserts again and again that he wants the U.S. to take over.

Greenland’s upcoming national election could set the stage for a later referendum on its future control, as President Trump has renewed his quest to take over the natural resources-rich