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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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.
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The U.S. has tried to buy Greenland before. Here’s how those past attempts went.
But once again, efforts flopped. Greenland’s importance took center stage during World War II. After Germany occupied Denmark in 1940, the U.S. moved to secure the island under its Monroe ...
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Denmark races to deal with Trump's threats and offers over Greenland
European leaders met in Brussels for security talks. High on the agenda was Greenland. President Trump has threatened to take control of the island, suggesting it's important for regional security.
Faced with Trump's threats over Greenland, Denmark's leader seeks support from her EU partners
Frederiksen said she has “great support” from her EU partners on the fact “that everybody has to respect the sovereignty of ...