US military force to take Greenland ‘could happen,’ Trump reiterates

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President Donald Trump again raised the possibility of using military force to bring Greenland under U.S. control, saying such an action could be necessary for global security. 

A territory of Denmark that is prized for its strategic geopolitical value, Greenland lies in the Arctic Circle. In recent years, fears have grown about China and Russia’s increased activity in the region, as the two countries prowl the Arctic waters with weapons that experts warn are superior to NATO capabilities. 

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