Trump’s obsession with Greenland: The real reasons behind his threats

This week, Donald Trump said for the first time that he would not use force to acquire Greenland. Yet he continues to say that he wants to take control of the island. Natural resources, new shipping routes or strategic rivalry with Russia and China… Why does Trump want Greenland? Can Europe — and Denmark — stand up to him? And would the United States even have the military capacity to invade the island if it chose to? Watch this in-depth analysis with Clovis Casali and Ava Luquet.

Jan 26, 2026 - 02:00
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Trump’s obsession with Greenland: The real reasons behind his threats
This week, Donald Trump said for the first time that he would not use force to acquire Greenland. Yet he continues to say that he wants to take control of the island. Natural resources, new shipping routes or strategic rivalry with Russia and China… Why does Trump want Greenland? Can Europe — and Denmark — stand up to him? And would the United States even have the military capacity to invade the island if it chose to? Watch this in-depth analysis with Clovis Casali and Ava Luquet.

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