WASHINGTON: Estimates circulating in U.S. political and strategic circles suggest that acquiring Greenland could cost the United States around $700 billion, underscoring the huge financial stakes if Washington pursues President Donald Trump’s idea of purchasing the massive Arctic territory. Greenland is an autonomous region of the Kingdom of Denmark with strategic importance due to its […]
Arctic strategy
Trump explores options to acquire Greenland
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump is reviewing ways to acquire Greenland, including potential use of the military, the White House confirmed on Tuesday, reviving his long-standing ambition despite opposition from Europe. “The president and his team are discussing a range of options to pursue this important foreign policy goal, and of course, utilizing the US […]