Trump says military force not off the table for Greenland after Danish FM scolds his administration
- Trump wants to annex Greenland for national security purposes, stating he has had discussions about it and prefers to avoid military force.
- Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen criticized the Trump administration’s tone, emphasizing ongoing investments in Arctic security and openness to U.S. Cooperation.
- Four out of five parties in Greenland's parliament formed a coalition, indicating strong local opposition to Trump's annexation proposal.
- Since 1945, the U.S. Military presence in Greenland has decreased from thousands to about 200 soldiers at the Pituffik Space Base.
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The Greenlanders caught between both Denmark and US
The eyes of the world have turned to Greenland, a self-governing region of Denmark, as Donald Trump makes increasingly aggressive overtures, warning over the weekend that he wouldn't rule out military force to acquire the territory.
Trump's Global Strategy: Securing Resources Through Annexation?
The "America First" slogan often used by candidate Donald Trump in his first and second presidential campaigns might sound on its surface to indicate disengagement from global affairs and a focus on domestic priorities. So, it may seem puzzling that President Donald Trump is talking about annexing Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, a NATO ally; Canada, a sovereign country and a NATO ally; and retaking the Panama Canal. If, however, y…
Trump has once again turned up the rhetoric about Greenland: Here are two experts' suggestions on how he could take over the country
Donald Trump is like a seagull "shitting" on the chessboard, says an expert. That's why it's hard to figure out what he wants with an annexation of Greenland. However, here's a plan for how he can do it, and what limitations he will face.
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