Behind Trump’s Greenland Comment, Years of Concern Over Growing China, Russia Influence

Behind Trump’s Greenland Comment, Years of Concern Over Growing China, Russia Influence
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WASHINGTON—President-elect Donald Trump’s recent remarks about potentially using military or economic measures to control Greenland have sparked some concerns. However, there is a long-standing consensus within the U.S. national security community that the growing influence of Russia and the Chinese regime in the Arctic is worrisome and demands immediate attention.

Trump has made similar statements regarding the Panama Canal, expressing frustration over the expansion of Chinese regime-owned companies in its operations.