Greenland is “Panama Canal North” for Trump.
Just like he was opposed to China controlling both ends of the Panama Canal, the president wants command over both sides of the Arctic Northwest Passage: Alaska and Greenland.
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Just like he was opposed to China controlling both ends of the Panama Canal, the president wants command over both sides of the Arctic Northwest Passage: Alaska and Greenland.
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2/ "Greenland is the eastern flank of the Arctic Northwest Passage," Jeff Mahon said, referring to a sea lane that runs across the northern shores of Canada.
"Ships traveling from Europe would need to pass by Greenland to reach the passage on their journey to Asia," he said. "The U.S. is looking to control both entry points to the Northwest Passage."
"Ships traveling from Europe would need to pass by Greenland to reach the passage on their journey to Asia," he said. "The U.S. is looking to control both entry points to the Northwest Passage."
3/ "China is looking for new strategic points around the globe to increase its influence,” said @LyleJMorris
A major concern is Chinese and Russian ballistic missile submarines, equipped with nuclear weapons, roaming the Northwest Passage.
A major concern is Chinese and Russian ballistic missile submarines, equipped with nuclear weapons, roaming the Northwest Passage.
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