Greenland

President-elect Donald Trump’s renewed interest in acquiring Greenland has sparked global intrigue and sharp responses from Denmark. Trump’s vision to bring the Arctic territory under American control, a fascination dating back to his first term, highlights its strategic and resource-driven appeal. Here’s an analysis of the motivations behind this bold…

“Unprecedented’’ wildfires are spreading in the Los Angeles area, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate. Donald Trump has his sights set on Greenland, Canada and the Panama Canal. And visitors at a Utah ski resort are caught off guard by a workers strike. Here’s what to know today. Fires rage…

Donald Trump excels in every field, including surrealism. Leonard Cohen sang “First we take Manhattan, then we take Berlin!” but it’s completely outclassed by Trump’s “First we take Greenland, then we take Canada!” And he’s going to take the Panama Canal, too! It’s probably just bluster and nonsense, but it…

Politics Adventures in Panama, Canada, Greenland, funded by an energy boom—the president-elect’s zest is infectious, if not without risks. On the eve of former President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral, President-elect Donald Trump is reviving the debate over the United States ceding control of the Panama Canal. It is an issue…

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The helicopter landed on top of the cliff, its blades chopping the cold air. Stepping out, National Geographic Explorer Gina Moseley breathed deeply and took in the commanding view of Greenland’s barren landscape. To the south, a frozen lake stretched out for miles, eventually giving way to brown and gray plateaus,…

IN THE NEWS Trump refuses to rule out using military to take Panama Canal and Greenland (The Guardian) — We’d kind of forgotten just what a Trump presidency involves hadn’t we. Like, we knew, but also, we’d deleted it from our memory. Anyway, here we go again. On Tuesday, Donald…

Donald Trump during today's press conference at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. Alamy Stock Photo US Foreign Policy The pronouncements came during a meandering press conference held a day after the US Congress certified Trump’s election victory. LAST UPDATE | 16 hrs ago DONALD TRUMP HAS unveiled some of his foreign policy…

PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would not rule out the use of military force to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, as he declared U.S. control of both to be vital to American national security. Speaking to reporters less than two weeks…

Politics I Know Why Trump Really Wants Greenland It’s the same reason he wants to annex Canada. Sigh. Photo illustration by Slate. Photos by Samuel Corum/Pool/Getty Images and Getty Images Plus. Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your…