Is trump out of his mind?...Greenland...Panama canal ...Canada.

Trump also says he will rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. If he has it his way he will change the name of Washington apples to Trump apples.
Cheers!

Greenland is not new....Truman also tried to buy Greenland. And other Presidents as well.  

The Panama Cannal is being controlled by a Chinese owned company....that is in violation of the Treaty giving the Cannal to Panama which says it must remain neutral.   China is not neutral.   

Canada is likely about trade/tariff negotiations  etc.

What is insane is his denial of climate change, which is what is making Greenland much more important as shipping lanes are opening up as the ice melts and making the minerals in the region accessible for mining. His refusal to rule out using military force in Greenland or Panama is troubling. It seems like he wants to keep Russia and China from gaining the advantage in the Arctic region. If there is a conflict, we have to consider all the countries and their potential roles. 

As for Panama, the main reason for concern is not the shipping fees, but the possibility that the Chinese companies who manage the ports could make them inaccessible in wartime. They are used to re-position US warships. My concern is that control of Panama and Greenland are just precursors to the an even more aggressive attempt at world domination and where that will lead.

Climate change will also benefit Canada's position in the world. As the US heats up and suffers from wildfires and droughts, Canada will have a milder climate, abundant fresh water, and easy access to the new shipping lanes in the Arctic. It's not all good for Canada and they would be better off if climate change did not occur, but they will be better off than the US. China and Russia are also in better positions geographically.

So, which is a better strategy - acknowledging and addressing climate change or preparing for WWIII?