The king is dead: Trump’s talk on ‘taking Canada’ highlights the demise of this critical political concept

The US president-elect’s bold talk on Canada, Panama, and Greenland is more than a joke – it’s a warning

Donald Trump’s most notable contribution to world politics since his re-election as US president has been stirring the pot with audacious comments: annexing Canada, buying Greenland, and reclaiming the Panama Canal. These remarks have sparked retaliatory statements from governments, a flurry of internet humor, and even some thoughtful analysis.