Trump, Greenland and the rebirth of the Monroe Doctrine

History has a funny way of casting new light on events

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What Trump Wants With Greenland

Interest in the vast, ice-covered island reflects a global scramble for the Arctic.
The Wall Street Journal - 2d
Why Donald Trump wants Greenland

The Arctic island has long been vital to US security and its importance is only increasing
Financial Times - 1d
Will Trump really take Canada and Greenland?

He also said he wants to reclaim the Panama Canal
BBC News - 1d
Jeffries: 'Confused' by Trump's 'obsession' with Greenland

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) hammered President-elect Trump on Wednesday for what he characterized as an “obsession” with the idea of the U.S. taking over Greenland, accusing ...
The Hill - 1d
Fetterman compares Trump’s Greenland talk to Louisiana Purchase

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) compared President-elect Trump’s talk of acquiring Greenland to the Louisiana Purchase. Fetterman joined Fox News, alongside Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.), on Tuesday to ...
The Hill - 2d
Trump, allies fuel speculation over Greenland endgame

President-elect Trump is ramping up speculation about his endgame with Greenland as he doubles down on calls to acquire the Danish territory, putting observers and allies alike on edge. Trump on ...
The Hill - 2d
Why Does Trump Want Greenland?

The president-elect said the United States needed the island, which is a semiautonomous part of Denmark, for national security reasons. But there are other possible interests.
The New York Times - 2d
Trump's eyeing Greenland - but other Arctic investment is frozen

While Trump eyes Greenland, Norway and Russia have put the brakes on their polar region investments.
BBC News - 4d
A new Monroe doctrine is unlikely to work for the US in South America

Washington’s leverage over countries in the region is waning as China’s influence grows
Financial Times - Jan. 3

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