It started as a proposal that many dismissed as a real estate mogul's eccentric whim, but Donald Trump has proven that his interest in the world's largest island is far from a passing fancy. In a move that has sent shockwaves through European diplomatic circles, the US President has officially reignited a territorial row with Denmark.
By appointing a special envoy to Greenland, Trump has signalled that the annexation of this Arctic territory is no longer just a talking point—it is a live policy objective.
