President Trump talks about taking over Greenland from Denmark. It wasn't long ago that the U.S. secretly built a military base there without seeking permission from the Danish.
According to the media, dozens of European countries, including Germany, held informal talks over "what NATO troops would do" if the US leader tries to seize Greenland ...
During the Cold War, the U.S. built a military base under the ice in Greenland, hidden from the Soviets. It was eventually abandoned, but its most lasting legacy is a pivotal role in climate science.
Why is the U.S. president so intent on acquiring Greenland? How can Denmark maintain ownership of the autonomous region? And why do Greenlanders not want to be part of the U.S.? The NZZ addresses the ...