Arctic, Denmark and Greenland

Russia’s Arctic militarization behind Trump’s focus on Greenland
U.S. President Donald Trump this week repeated his assertion that American control of Greenland is vital for “international security.” As Henry Ridgwell reports, Denmark, which owns the island, has admitted failing to invest in its security,
Denmark boosts Arctic defense spending by $2 billion after Trump’s Greenland interest
Denmark said on Monday it would spend 14.6 billion Danish kroner ($2.05 billion) boosting its military capabilities in the Arctic – a decision that comes amid continuing furor following US President Donald Trump’s renewed interest in controlling Greenland,
Denmark Announces $2.1 Billion Arctic Military Investment Plan
Denmark said on Monday it would spend 14.6 billion Danish crowns ($2.05 billion) boosting its military presence in the Arctic, following renewed interest by U.S. President Donald Trump in controlling Greenland,
Denmark announces major increase in Arctic defense budget due to U.S. and Russian tensions
Denmark has announced a significant increase in its defense budget for the Arctic region, citing growing threats from both the United States and Russia. The Danish Minister of Defense revealed that 14.
Denmark spends £1,600,000,000 more on defence after Trump demand
Trump has refused to rule out using military coercion to secure a deal to buy the island, which is Danish territory.
Denmark boosts Arctic defence spending by $2.1 billion, responding to US pressure
Denmark said on Monday it would spend 14.6 billion Danish crowns ($2.05 billion) boosting its military presence in the Arctic, following renewed interest by U.S. President Donald Trump
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Russia raises Tu-160 over waters of Arctic Ocean following Trump's statements on Greenland
The Russian Federation has raised two strategic Tu-160 bombers over the neutral waters of the Arctic Ocean. The flight was ...
Danish PM in whirlwind EU trip as Greenland unease grows
The Danish PM's tour of three capitals betrayed the nervousness felt in Denmark over Trump's repeated comments.
Cold War 2.0? Russia, China And The U.S. Clash Over Arctic Resources
Investment in Pituffik has been inconsistent, however, and its importance has waned since the Cold War. Renewed attention to ...
Trump conveys ‘serious’ and ‘firm’ desire to acquire Greenland in call with Danish PM: ‘Danes now in crisis mode’
President Trump had a “firm” phone conversation with Denmark’s prime minister last week to convey his serious intentions of ...
Murkowski: Greenland is ‘an ally, not an asset’
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) joined with a Danish lawmaker on Monday to push back against President Trump’s continued ...
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.
How we talk about Greenland matters to our alliances around the world
Rather than appeal to Denmark’s goodwill, President Trump’s rhetoric risks trapping the U.S. in a cycle of increasing ...
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Trump: US needs Greenland to combat Russia and China
We need it for international security. And I’m sure that Denmark will come along — it’s costing them a lot of money to ...
What do Americans think of Trump's plans to acquire Greenland? Half say it's a bad idea.
A new USA TODAY/Suffolk University found a little more than half of Americans don't support Donald Trump's proposal to ...
Canada and Greenland aren’t likely to join the US anytime soon – but ‘GrAmeriCa’ is a revealing thought experiment
A ‘new’ country wouldn’t have many more people or a much higher standard of living – but it would have a lot more natural ...