Why Greenland? Trump eyes remote but resource-rich geopolitical prize

Why Greenland? Trump eyes remote but resource-rich geopolitical prize

[South China Morning Post] - 01/8/2025

US President-elect Donald Trump has refused to rule out the use of military force to take control of Greenland.



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