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Jan 2025
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327. The Future of Greenland? (English ...

Thomas Wilkinson
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Donald Trump wants to buy, or take over, Greenland. Since the end of December, he has been consistently discussing the Arctic island becoming part of the USA. His son has travelled there, his has refused to rule out military involvement, and his comments have angered Denmark and other European countries. Why does Trump want Greenland? Why is Greenland curr ... Show More
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