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Donald Trump’s recent revival of claims over Greenland, alongside his comments about Canada and the Panama Canal, signals a dramatic shift in global discourse. Trump’s assertions, dismissed by some as posturing, tap into a broader unraveling of the post-World War II international order. In this emerging post-UN world, where international law is increasingly sidelined, such ambitions—no matter how far-fetched—find fertile ground. A World Governed by Power, Not Principles Trump’s vision, couched in the language of strategic necessity, positions Greenland as a geopolitical asset and a symbol of Europe’s failure to invest adequately in its own defense. This is not an isolated fantasy; it is an extension of the trends we already see. Russia’s annexation of Crimea and its war in Ukraine illustrate the decline of international norms. Israel’s expansion into Palestinian territories, with the tacit support of the United States and Europe, underscores how global powers selectively enforce...