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Denmark spoke with Trump team about increasing U.S. military presence on Greenland, says report


Published on 2025-01-11 14:40:47 - MSN
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  • Denmark spoke with Trump team about increasing U.S. military presence on Greenland, says report - Incoming president has repeatedly said he wants the U.S. to have more control over Greenland

According to a report by the Danish Broadcasting Corporation (DR), Denmark has been in discussions with the Trump administration regarding the potential increase of U.S. military presence in Greenland. These talks, which took place in 2018 and 2019, involved considerations of expanding U.S. military facilities, including the possibility of building new bases or expanding existing ones like Thule Air Base. The discussions were part of broader strategic interests in the Arctic region, where geopolitical tensions are rising due to climate change opening new shipping routes and access to natural resources. The report highlights that these negotiations were kept confidential, reflecting the sensitive nature of military and geopolitical strategies in the Arctic.

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