President Trump is not the first American president to feud with Canada. But today’s crisis might be the worst.
Category: Territorial Disputes
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A Hostile Trump Reopens Old Wounds in the U.S.-Canada Relationship
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As China Pushes to Expand in Asia, Trump Focuses on Iran
The New York Times – On the Runway:Asian allies are beginning to wonder whether the United States would or could defend them in a war.
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How a Drone ‘Hellscape’ Might Stop a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan
The New York Times – On the Runway:Inspired by Ukraine’s battlefield gains, Taiwan is betting on drones to deter a potential Chinese invasion.
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Greenland’s Biggest Band Is Thrust Into an Uneasy Spotlight
With President Trump threatening to seize the territory, curious listeners have discovered its poppy rock group Nanook.
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For Greenland Tourism, Trump’s Interest Creates Uncertainty
Bookings to the island increased last year, and there are plans for two new airports. Threats from President Trump may change that.
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How a Pro-Greenland Song Became a Protest Anthem
Locals are speaking out against President Trump’s gestures toward annexing the territory, and the song “Greenland Belongs to Greenlanders” has become “a soundtrack of the movement.”
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‘Adaptive Normalcy’ as the Trump Show Arrives at Davos
The president’s address at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland has trading partners and business executives on edge.
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Trump Threatens New Trade War as Court Weighs Whether to Check Him
President Trump may be on the verge of having his authority on imposing tariffs curtailed, but that hasn’t slowed down his threats.
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China and Japan, With Trump in the Middle, Stoke an Existential Showdown
With Japan’s new leader refusing to back down from China’s show of force and claims on Taiwan, Xi Jinping picks up the phone to try to pry the U.S.-Japan alliance apart.
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Canada’s Indigenous Groups Demand a Say in Carney’s Race to Build
Prime Minister Mark Carney wants to fast-track nation-building projects to remake Canada’s economy. Indigenous groups want a seat at the table.
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How India Is Trying to Squeeze Pakistan Far From the Battlefield
The nuclear-armed rivals are also wrangling over Pakistan’s access to desperately needed foreign aid, as India explores ways to use its soft power and relationships to bedevil its old enemy.