A former U.S. president who once publicly declared ambitions to acquire Greenland has instead pursued a different approach, focusing on a long-term lease for a portion of the territory. The shift reflects a pragmatic strategy amid diplomatic and logistical challenges, with negotiations centered on a military base rather than outright purchase. Legal and political hurdles, including Greenland’s autonomy and international law, have complicated the effort. The story explores how initial grand ambitions gave way to a more limited, but still significant, arrangement.
Trump Once Vowed to ‘Own’ Greenland. He Settled for Something Much Less. The New York Times
