“Taming Trump: Why India-EU trade deal matters strategically too”, First Post, January 20, 2026

“After success in Venezuela, failure in resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and stalling strikes in Iran, US President Donald Trump is turning his attention to annexing Greenland. His belief is that Greenland, which controls routes to the Arctic, is now in the crosshairs of Russia and China and could be taken over by them if the US does not act first, a claim which is difficult to believe.

Both Russia and China have countered by mentioning they have no interest in Greenland. An added reason for Trump’s interest could be resources which the region possesses, which would benefit them and reduce their global dependency.

Trump is backed in his views by his close advisors as well as members of his party in both houses. Post his demand for annexation of Greenland, the US Secretary of State, Marc Rubio, held a discussion with his counterparts from Denmark and Greenland. This was inconclusive, after which Trump toughened his stand……”

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