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Trump's Territorial Expansion Threats: More Bark Than Bite?

Dr Kathryn Robison, Lecturer in American Studies, United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney

13-Jan-25 07:30

Trump's Territorial Expansion Threats: More Bark Than Bite?

Incoming US President Donald Trump has made headlines recently for reiterating his desire for the US to acquire Greenland and the Panama Canal, calling both critical to American national security. How serious is this rhetoric and what are the implications of this for partner countries? We discuss this with Dr. Kathryn Robison from the University of Sydney.

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