annexation

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What’s Next: Strategists aren’t willing to rule it out entirely, but they see a military annexation of Greenland as highly improbable.

From Barron's

Though geopolitical strategists aren’t willing to rule it out entirely, they see a military annexation of Greenland as highly improbable.

From Barron's

The U.S. has many ways to secure essential interests without annexation or coercion: expanded bases, long-term defense agreements, and a stronger allied presence.

From The Wall Street Journal

House Speaker Mike Johnson said last week that Congress was “certainly not” considering a military annexation of Greenland.

From The Wall Street Journal

Denmark opposes U.S. annexation threats, stating there is no legal basis for the U.S. to annex its territory.

From Barron's