In 1865, in the wake of the Civil War, the U.S. began looking to expand its influence on the world stage. This happened at precisely the moment when Russia, having just lost the Crimean War, was seeking to counterbalance British power in the Pacific. This proved to be the perfect recipe for American expansion in the Arctic.

Donald Trump had a phone conversation with the Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen. The conversation was about, among other things, Greenland, which is governed by Denmark. According to the "Financial Times,

Donald Trump had a phone conversation with the Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen. The conversation was about, among other things, Greenland, which is controlled by Denmark. According to the "Financial Times,