Trump's Greenland Gambit: Renewed Drive for Arctic Stronghold

Pituffik Space Base (formerly Thule Air Base) highlights Greenland's vital role in U.S. defense, making it a key part of America's renewed interest in the Arctic

By    |   Monday, 27 January 2025 07:00 AM EST ET

Once dismissed as a far-fetched notion, the idea of U.S. control over Greenland has resurfaced with President Donald Trump renewing calls in December for ownership of the resource-rich Arctic territory, calling it "an absolute necessity" for America's economic and defense interests.

Beyond Trump's renewed interest, U.S. fascination with Greenland stretches far beyond the current headlines.

Jim Thomas

Jim Thomas is a writer based in Indiana. He holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science, a law degree from U.I.C. Law School, and has practiced law for more than 20 years.

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Once dismissed as a far-fetched notion, the idea of U.S. control over Greenland has resurfaced with President Donald Trump renewing calls in December for ownership of the resource-rich Arctic territory, calling it "an absolute necessity" for America's economic and defense...
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