President-elect Donald Trump recently made statements regarding the potential use of military force to secure control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, citing their importance to American national security. Trump emphasized the strategic significance of the Panama Canal and stated that Greenland is essential for national security purposes.
Trump's remarks signal a departure from longstanding U.S. policy that has prioritized self-determination over territorial expansion. He did not rule out the use of the American military to secure these territories, indicating a shift in approach.
