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Trump Proposes U.S. Control of Greenland Amid Security Concerns

2/23/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans for U.S. ownership of Greenland, citing national security concerns amid Arctic thawing.
Trump said the United States could use force if necessary.
A 2024 Center for Strategic and International Studies paper identified four sites in Cuba likely aiding China's intelligence efforts against the United States.
The sites have seen upgrades despite Cuba's economic struggles, indicating a deepening relationship with China.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans for U.S. ownership of Greenland, citing national security concerns amid Arctic thawing.
Trump said the United States could use force if necessary.
A 2024 Center for Strategic and International Studies paper identified four sites in Cuba likely aiding China's intelligence efforts against the United States.
The sites have seen upgrades despite Cuba's economic struggles, indicating a deepening relationship with China.