An Arctic Tug-of-War: Greenland, American Expansionism, and Its Effect on International Structure
With President Trump’s recent interest in procuring Greenland from Denmark, regional dominance seems more important to the U.S. than ever. This article will explore the economic and strategic implications of a potential American acquisition of Greenland, the accuracy of claims that the acquisition of Greenland is imperative to national security, and Greenland’s place in President Trump’s grander strategy of expansionism. Is the move truly for defense interests, or a facade for financial gain, and how will Denmark and other U.S. allies react to potentially aggressive actions by the Trump administration to take Greenland?
