Military Experts Reject Trump’s Logic That U.S. Must Own Greenland to Defend It

The Wall Street JournalTuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00:00 AM
Military Experts Reject Trump’s Logic That U.S. Must Own Greenland to Defend It
  • President Trump has asserted that the U.S. must acquire Greenland to enhance its defense capabilities, a claim that contradicts decades of established policy and has drawn criticism from former military and diplomatic officials. They argue that such a stance undermines deterrence strategies.
  • This assertion is significant as it reflects a shift in U.S. foreign policy under Trump's administration, potentially altering diplomatic relations with Greenland and Denmark, who have rejected the idea of U.S. annexation.
  • The ongoing tensions highlight a broader debate over U.S. military strategy in the Arctic, as geopolitical interests from NATO, Russia, and China increasingly influence discussions about territorial security and defense commitments in the region.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System

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