The West’s Arctic Defenses Rely On Some Sled Dogs and Aging Ships in Greenland
For years, Denmark scrimped on military spending for the strategic island. Now, Trump says America must own the territory.
Trump isn’t the first U.S. politician with his eye on Greenland
President Trump isn’t the first U.S. politician to be interested in Greenland — not by a long shot.
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.
Trade war could erupt between US and EU over Trump’s threat to seize Greenland
US imperialism has long viewed Greenland as critical for geopolitical and security reasons. Its Thule air base was a key ...
What happened the previous three times the US attempted to acquire Greenland
Here’s what happened the last three times the U.S. tried to acquire Greenland.
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 ...
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.