Greenland
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Yep. Good point. I'm sure President Trump would never, EVER do anything that even hints at failure to respect and abide by international law.
I think it depends on what the ship contains. Maybe it is full of illegal aliens that no one else wants, and Trump thinks they will become permanent residents and vote to join the US.
Danish soldiers flown to Greenland in January were prepared to blow up key airport runways over fears that US President Donald Trump could invade the Arctic island, Denmark's public broadcaster DR says.
Citing sources in the Danish government and military, and also among European allies, DR says blood supplies were also brought in to treat the wounded in the event of fighting.
The Financial Times newspaper said two European officials later confirmed the report. The Danish defence ministry told the BBC it "has no comment".
A senior Danish military official, speaking anonymously, told the BBC "only a limited number of people would have been aware of the operation for security reasons".
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Citing sources in the Danish government and military, and also among European allies, DR says blood supplies were also brought in to treat the wounded in the event of fighting.
The Financial Times newspaper said two European officials later confirmed the report. The Danish defence ministry told the BBC it "has no comment".
A senior Danish military official, speaking anonymously, told the BBC "only a limited number of people would have been aware of the operation for security reasons".
Denmark planned to blow up Greenland runways if US invaded, reports say — BBC News
Denmark's public broadcaster reports that the US operation to seize Venezuela's leader sparked fears it would act against Greenland.
Greenland is a major source of fentanyl.Danish soldiers flown to Greenland in January were prepared to blow up key airport runways over fears that US President Donald Trump could invade the Arctic island, Denmark's public broadcaster DR says.
Citing sources in the Danish government and military, and also among European allies, DR says blood supplies were also brought in to treat the wounded in the event of fighting.
The Financial Times newspaper said two European officials later confirmed the report. The Danish defence ministry told the BBC it "has no comment".
A senior Danish military official, speaking anonymously, told the BBC "only a limited number of people would have been aware of the operation for security reasons".
Denmark planned to blow up Greenland runways if US invaded, reports say — BBC News
Denmark's public broadcaster reports that the US operation to seize Venezuela's leader sparked fears it would act against Greenland.
Trump’s quest for a ‘Greater North America’ is in full swing
What Trump has recognised is that one way to retain hemispheric hegemony is to re-establish control of strategic chokepoints.
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The “Shield of the Americas (plural)” that’s mentioned in the Donroe Doctrine thread. Have to wait and see if Hegseth starts bragging about blowing up boats around Greenland.Greenland is a major source of fentanyl.
Trump’s quest for a ‘Greater North America’ is in full swing
What Trump has recognised is that one way to retain hemispheric hegemony is to re-establish control of strategic chokepoints.
Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was announced as it’s Envoy on March 7th…by Marco Rubio.
This entity is just two weeks old and has been background behind other news.
It’s your link, about the gathering that took place at one of Trumps golf courses.
Unless I’ve got my wires crossed, the event actually took place on Saturday March 7th, & it was the unveiling of the “Shield of the Americas” with only
“Don’t want to be invaded and face a regime change? Join the club!!”
Allegedly. Shield is about control of…what? The eastern hemisphere? You think the 17 countries with “right” leaning governments don’t have drug issues?
And yet Greenland has nothing to do with drugs...
Is Cuba a sizable drug threat?
Is it? Apparently there are drugs in Cuba along with poverty, but it is enforced so tightly that I can’t see many risking being even remotely associated with narcotics in that society because they have no sense of humour for it whatsoever. Enforcement beyond beyond in our reference of comparison. Does it exist? I’m sure it does. Is it “sizeable?” I’m sure it’s not.
I think the drugs thing (being anti drugs) for the Western hemisphere in this political situation is just a unifying concept. It’s a way to have a common enemy, & any government or sovereign nation can potentially be that common enemy. Any of them can be demonized when required depending on the political demands and the way the wind is blowing.
The hell it doesn't. Greenland is a major link in drug shipping between Hither and Yon!
Trump envoy arrives for Greenland visit
Visit comes after international tension over U.S. president's repeated claims to the territory
Author of the article:AFP
AFP
Published May 17, 2026 • 1 minute read
U.S. President Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump has in the past threatened to seize Greenland. Photo by ALEX WROBLEWSKI /AFP
COPENHAGEN — U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy to Greenland landed in Nuuk on Sunday for a visit of several days to the autonomous Danish territory, local media reported.
Governor of Louisiana Jeff Landry arrived for his first visit in the role and is due to take part in an economic forum in the Greenlandic capital on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Organized by the employers organization Gronlands Erhverv, the Future Greenland event will bring together investors, political and business leaders to try to encourage investment there.
Landry’s visit comes after international tension over Trump’s repeated claims to the territory, which sparked alarm not just in Greenland and Denmark but across western Europe.
Landry arrived accompanied by around 10 other people and drove off in a convoy of five cars, the local daily Sermitsiaq reported.
U.S. ambassador to arrive Monday
The U.S. ambassador to Denmark is due to fly in to Greenland on Monday.
“Together, they will meet with a wide range of Greenlanders to listen and learn with a goal of expanding economic opportunities, building people-to-people ties, and increasing understanding between the United States and Greenland,” said a U.S. embassy statement sent to AFP.
Trump appointed Landry to the post on Dec. 22.
In January, Trump backed down from his repeated threats to seize Greenland, after which Copenhagen and Nuuk held a first meeting in Washington.
Trump has repeatedly argued the U.S. needs to control Greenland because of national security concerns, claiming that if the U.S. does not take the Arctic island then it would fall into the hands of China or Russia.
Last Tuesday, Greenland’s prime minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said talks between the territory, Denmark, and the United States had yet to produce an agreement, even if there had been progress.
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Visit comes after international tension over U.S. president's repeated claims to the territory
Author of the article:AFP
AFP
Published May 17, 2026 • 1 minute read
U.S. President Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump has in the past threatened to seize Greenland. Photo by ALEX WROBLEWSKI /AFP
COPENHAGEN — U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy to Greenland landed in Nuuk on Sunday for a visit of several days to the autonomous Danish territory, local media reported.
Governor of Louisiana Jeff Landry arrived for his first visit in the role and is due to take part in an economic forum in the Greenlandic capital on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Organized by the employers organization Gronlands Erhverv, the Future Greenland event will bring together investors, political and business leaders to try to encourage investment there.
Landry’s visit comes after international tension over Trump’s repeated claims to the territory, which sparked alarm not just in Greenland and Denmark but across western Europe.
Landry arrived accompanied by around 10 other people and drove off in a convoy of five cars, the local daily Sermitsiaq reported.
U.S. ambassador to arrive Monday
The U.S. ambassador to Denmark is due to fly in to Greenland on Monday.
“Together, they will meet with a wide range of Greenlanders to listen and learn with a goal of expanding economic opportunities, building people-to-people ties, and increasing understanding between the United States and Greenland,” said a U.S. embassy statement sent to AFP.
Trump appointed Landry to the post on Dec. 22.
In January, Trump backed down from his repeated threats to seize Greenland, after which Copenhagen and Nuuk held a first meeting in Washington.
Trump has repeatedly argued the U.S. needs to control Greenland because of national security concerns, claiming that if the U.S. does not take the Arctic island then it would fall into the hands of China or Russia.
Last Tuesday, Greenland’s prime minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said talks between the territory, Denmark, and the United States had yet to produce an agreement, even if there had been progress.
Trump envoy arrives for Greenland visit
U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy to Greenland landed in Nuuk on Sunday for a visit of several days. Read on.