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S2 #20: Trump's Territorial Ambitions-Greenland, Panama, and Canada


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This source video analyzes Donald Trump's stated ambitions to acquire Greenland, the Panama Canal, and potentially Canada. The speaker argues that these bold claims might be a negotiating tactic, but also reflect a significant geopolitical shift in US foreign policy. The video examines the economic and strategic implications of each potential acquisition, highlighting the resources involved and the competing influence of China and Russia. Ultimately, the speaker suggests that while full annexation of Canada is unlikely, a greater degree of US control over Greenland and the Panama Canal is probable, and increased US influence over Canada is also expected. The speaker concludes by suggesting that these actions are driven by a desire to counter Chinese and Russian influence and to secure vital resources and strategic locations

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A Cast of PodsBy Jose Acierto