Denmark announced plans to invest about $250 million in Greenland’s infrastructure, a move aimed at reinforcing ties with the Arctic island as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to push for its annexation. Threats about annexing the island may have been Trump’s bait for Copenhagen to spend more on defense. To fend off the U.S. threat, Copenhagen is pairing economic commitments with stronger military engagement. The Danish government is expected to unveil a proposal in the coming weeks for increased Arctic defense spending. This follows ongoing joint training exercises in Greenland this month, which bring together Denmark and several of its NATO allies with more than 550 personnel participating.
