President Donald Trump again raised the possibility of using military force to bring Greenland under U.S. control, saying such an action could be necessary for global security.
A territory of Denmark that is prized for its strategic geopolitical value, Greenland lies in the Arctic Circle. In recent years, fears have grown about China and Russia’s increased activity in the region, as the two countries prowl the Arctic waters with weapons that experts warn are superior to NATO capabilities.
Trump has repeatedly said of Greenland that it is “not possible to properly defend a large section of this Earth, not just the United States, without it.” During a Meet the Press interview with NBC host Kristen Welker that aired Sunday, he reiterated his concerns when the anchor
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