U.S. Seeks Control of Panama Canal, Greenland in Strategic Maritime Push
Sedat Laçiner, Prof. Dr. 1 February 2025 In what was once dismissed as a far-fetched idea, the United States' interest in reclaiming control over the Panama Canal and acquiring Greenland has become a serious geopolitical issue. Former President Donald Trump first raised the issue, initially sparking skepticism. However, recent statements by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicate that Washington is not joking about its ambitions. A Bold Initiative Shortly after taking office, Trump made a direct call to Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, urging her to sell Greenland to the U.S. Reports indicate that his tone was firm, even blunt. The proposal was met with disbelief, with many perceiving it as a diplomatic misstep rather than a serious policy move. At the same time, Rubio made his first official foreign visit to Panama, where he emphasized America’s growing concerns over control of the canal. The move underscores the U.S. government’s strategic shift toward maritime domi...