The Trump administration’s interest in Greenland appears to be part of what Washington sees as a broader competition for power in the Arctic, where Russia is a dominant force and China aspires to expand its footprint and capabilities.

Donald Trump recently reiterated his desire for Greenland to become a part of the US, sparking fresh concern that he may move to take the country via military action. Of all the outlandish boasts and

President Donald Trump has reiterated his threat of using military force to annex Greenland, despite the semi-autonomous Arctic nation making it abundantly clear that it prefers to remain independent.