Greenland, Donald Trump

Denmark boosts Arctic defense spending by $2 billion after Trump’s Greenland interest
Denmark said on Monday it would spend 14.6 billion Danish kroner ($2.05 billion) boosting its military capabilities in the Arctic – a decision that comes amid continuing furor following US President Donald Trump’s renewed interest in controlling Greenland,
Russia’s Arctic militarization behind Trump’s focus on Greenland
U.S. President Donald Trump this week repeated his assertion that American control of Greenland is vital for “international security.” As Henry Ridgwell reports, Denmark, which owns the island, has admitted failing to invest in its security,
Why Trump really wants Greenland
Donald Trump wants the United States to buy Greenland for its strategically vital resources, to bolster US security and give China a bloody nose.
Denmark to spend billions more on Arctic security
The move comes after President Donald Trump said he wants to acquire Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory.
Trump Alarms Denmark in an Icy Exchange Over Greenland
President Trump told Denmark’s leader he wanted to take over Greenland, European officials say. Denmark has asked its E.U. allies not to inflame the situation until Mr. Trump’s intentions are clearer.
Denmark spends $2 billion more on Arctic defence after Trump demanded Greenland
Trump has refused to rule out using military coercion to secure a deal to buy the island, which is Danish territory.
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Russia raises Tu-160 over waters of Arctic Ocean following Trump's statements on Greenland
The Russian Federation has raised two strategic Tu-160 bombers over the neutral waters of the Arctic Ocean. The flight was ...
Cold War 2.0? Russia, China And The U.S. Clash Over Arctic Resources
Investment in Pituffik has been inconsistent, however, and its importance has waned since the Cold War. Renewed attention to ...
Trump conveys ‘serious’ and ‘firm’ desire to acquire Greenland in call with Danish PM: ‘Danes now in crisis mode’
President Trump had a “firm” phone conversation with Denmark’s prime minister last week to convey his serious intentions of ...
Murkowski: Greenland is ‘an ally, not an asset’
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) joined with a Danish lawmaker on Monday to push back against President Trump’s continued ...
The curious momentum behind Trump’s quest for Greenland
Trump’s bid for the Arctic territory was laughed off as a joke. Now, it’s gaining traction and provoking jitters in Europe.
History Explains Trump’s Interest in Greenland—And Why Buying It Won’t Be So Easy
In 1865, in the wake of the Civil War, the U.S. began looking to expand its influence on the world stage. This happened at ...
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From Russia, Dreams of Greenland
For that matter, I also don’t believe that, as Yale historian Timothy Snyder warns, Trump’s Greenland bluster may be intended ...
The U.S. has tried to buy Greenland before. Here’s how those past attempts went.
From the Reconstruction era to the Cold War, multiple administrations have tried (and failed) to acquire the Arctic island.
Trump Threatens Tariffs Over Immigration, Drugs and Greenland
The president is increasingly threatening other countries with tariffs for issues that have little to do with trade.
Trump isn’t the first U.S. politician with his eye on Greenland
Intrigued by Walker’s suggestion, Seward — who was negotiating with Copenhagen to purchase the Danish West Indies — asked ...