There's also all those rare earths minerals under the surface.
The US president has made repeat takeover threats - drawing condemnation from the island's leaders and Denmark.
Danish officials warned Tuesday that Greenland’s economy faces a series of obstacles in 2026 and beyond.
Lucy Hough talks to Jon Henley, the Guardian’s Europe correspondent
Greenland, a vast and sparsely populated self-governing Danish territory, has been thrust into the geopolitical spotlight once again.
Donald Trump has doubled down on his threats to annex Greenland by force, after claiming the mineral-rich territory is needed for US “national security”. European leaders…
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Tuesday that Donald Trump was considering 'several options,' including the use of the military, to acquire the Arctic island.…
As the White House confirms military force is "always an option," experts say the costs—financial, strategic, and geopolitical—will be staggering.
Trump's rhetoric about Greenland has flared back up in the days since the U.S. military entered Venezuela and captured that country's leader.
Trump’s ambition for Greenland raises questions about what happens when two NATO members come to blows.