US President Donald Trump has stepped up his designs on taking over Denmark's autonomous territory Greenland, but questions abound about why he has taken an aggressive stance when the US already has extensive access to the Arctic island.

Why does Greenland belong to Denmark even though it is closer to North America In this short documentary-style video, we explain the shocking history behind Denmark’s control over Greenland. From Viking explorers and ancient settlements to colonial rule and modern geopolitics,

U.S. President Donald Trump has cast renewed focus on acquiring Greenland. The administration’s increasingly assertive push to take control of the Danish territory could have significant consequences for both the Arctic and the NATO alliance.

Our partners at PolitiFact asked experts about the history of the Denmark-Greenland relationship and Greenland's status under international law.

Discover some of the most important facts about Greenland – along with a deep dive into its geography, history and Trump's desire to buy the nation

President Donald Trump has said the U.S. should purchase Greenland for national security reasons but hasn't ruled out using military force.

An emergency meeting of EU ambassadors will take place in Brussels on Sunday in response to Trump’s threat, which he made after an estimate quarter of the population of Greenland’s capital Nuuk joined protests against any potential annexation.

U.S. President Donald Trump has made an American takeover of Greenland a focus of his second term in the White House. He has called it a national security priority while repeating false claims

The heated debate over Greenland is filled with misunderstandings that distort a complex reality. We go beyond the rhetoric to clarify what's really happening. Get the full context in our video analysis.