President Trump isn’t the first U.S. politician to be interested in Greenland — not by a long shot.

Trump’s bid for the Arctic territory was laughed off as a joke. Now, it’s gaining traction and provoking jitters in Europe.

Here’s what happened the last three times the U.S. tried to acquire Greenland.

Greenland was also home to an abundant source ... as the Germans did during World War II. Instead, strong alliances and mutual agreements—something that Trump is no fan of—are likely going ...

For years, Denmark scrimped on military spending for the strategic island. Now, Trump says America must own the territory.

Though Greenland is an autonomous territory of ... key principles of the post-World War II international order. The EU’s response is critical in safeguarding sovereignty. Barrot’s comments ...

Tensions remain high between the Trump administration and Denmark following the new US president’s repeated threats to seize control of Greenland. The geopolitical and economic significance of ...

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What the visiting journalists weren’t told—nor were many of the soldiers living at the station, which could house up to ...