Geopolitics of Territory Acquisition

This chapter examines the geopolitical implications of the U.S. contemplating the acquisition of territories like Greenland, emphasizing the historical norms against territorial conquest upheld by international law. The discussion highlights the risks of pursuing territorial changes without local consent and contrasts the perspectives of nations like Russia and China with that of the U.S. It also reflects on the complexities surrounding the possibility of Greenland becoming part of the U.S., touching on its strategic importance, cultural richness, and the prevailing disinterest of Greenland's government and people in such a prospect.