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Why Trump is looking to buy Greenland – even if it’s not for sale

By Marc Jacobsen | TAI In The News
August 19, 2019
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Marc Jacobsen suggests that Donald Trump’s wish to purchase Greenland tells a lot about the US’ interests in the Arctic and beyond.

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