The Geopolitical stakes: Donald Trump considers Military or Economic coercion for control of Greenland and Panama Canal

US President- elect Donald Trump has eventually reignited his interest in acquiring Greenland and the Panama Canal while citing national security and economic reasons, reported USA Today.

According to former national security aides, the motivations of US President- elect Donald Trump actually stems from a desire for geopolitical dominance amidst the perceived threats from China and Russia as well as concerns related to climate change, asserted USA Today.

During a pretty recent news conference at the Mar-a-Lago residence, US President- elect Donald Trump emphasized on the strategic importance of both locations. Adding onto that, he also stated that Greenland is essential for national security and severely criticized former US President Jimmy Carter for ceding control of the Panama Canal to Panama while alleging that China has gained significant influence over the waterway, noted USA Today.


US President- elect Donald Trump suggested that military or economic coercion could actually be considered to secure these assets.

According to USA Today, John Bolton, who is the former national security adviser of US President- elect Donald Trump actually noted that the US interest in Greenland eventually dates back over a century while highlighting its potential military and resource advantages as climate change opens up new shipping routes. At the same time, the melting ice in the Arctic could actually make valuable rare earth materials more accessible while further increasing the US interest in the territory.

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US President- elect Donald Trump has reignited his interest regarding which places and what are the reasons behind that?

US President- elect Donald Trump has eventually reignited his interest in acquiring Greenland and the Panama Canal while citing national security and economic reasons.

What is the reason behind the major US interest in Greenland according to John Bolton?

John Bolton, who is the former national security adviser of US President- elect Donald Trump actually noted that the US interest in Greenland eventually dates back over a century while highlighting its potential military and resource advantages as climate change opens up new shipping routes.