"Now, a year into his administration, the future of the ice-clad mega-island lies at the centre of a clash between western civilisations and a potential trade war. But here understanding the jumble of global contradictions that Trump's latest fetish for another country's land can reveal there's method, as well as outright madness, in his relations with the outside world. Trump has undone almost every branch of American democracy."
"Donald Trump publicly signalled that he wanted to grab Greenland for the US before he was formally installed as the 47th President, Sam Kiley writes."
Donald Trump publicly signalled a desire to acquire Greenland for the United States before assuming the presidency. A year into his administration, Greenland's future sits at the centre of tensions between Western powers and the risk of a trade war. The episode exposes a jumble of global contradictions where an appetite for foreign territory mixes strategic intent with impulsive behavior. The approach to Greenland reflects both a methodical pursuit of U.S. advantage and erratic conduct that strains alliances. The broader pattern has produced significant stress on American democratic checks and institutional norms.
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