Analysis - Denmark's Greenland dilemma: Defending a territory already on its way out

By Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen and Stine Jacobsen COPENHAGEN, Jan 10 (Reuters) - When U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets his Danish and Greenlandic counterparts next week, Denmark will be defending a territory that has been moving steadily away from it and towards independence since 1979.

Denmark’s race to defend Greenland – and why it may be too late

Denmark has pledged to station a radar system in eastern Greenland, as well as five new inspection ships to replace the ageing Thetis-class vessels, a Poseidon-type patrol aircraft and four long-range MQ-9B Sea Guardian air drones.

Land the US Has Bought Throughout History—Including From Denmark

The Trump administration is actively exploring ways to acquire Greenland, either through purchase or by force.

A pitch to marry Barron Trump and the Princess of Denmark goes viral

A pitch for Barron Trump to marry Isabella, Princess of Denmark, amid U.S. efforts to acquire Greenland, has gone viral. Here's the latest.

Denmark must defend Greenland, but didn't issue 'shoot first, ask questions later' warning

Denmark confirmed to a newspaper that a 74-year-old national defense order is still in force today. That's not the same as issuing a new warning.
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