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Former US President Trump pushed for a larger US footprint in Greenland to counter China’s growing Arctic presence
  • Trump publicly demanded that the United States increase its military and strategic presence on the island.
  • He framed Greenland as a missing piece in America’s global dominance narrative.
  • The push was intended to pre‑empt Chinese infrastructure projects and cement US influence.
  • Though the proposal never materialised, it signalled a renewed US focus on Arctic assets.
Aditya RathaorRaj Shamani00:01:54

Supporting quotes

सैम, ऑल्टमैन और पीटर थील को पहले चाहिए ग्रीनलैंड देन या ट्रंप या व्हाट डस दैट Aditya Rathaor
Mentioning Trump’s interest alongside tech leaders
ट्रंप चाहता था कि हमारी प्रेजेंस बढ़े। Aditya Rathaor
Direct reference to Trump’s Arctic ambitions

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Arctic Chessboard: Greenland, NATO, and US-China Rivalry

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