Greenland’s future could be the kind of Compact of Free Association that America has with three Pacific Island states, Trump aides are telling reporters. Under these Compacts, the island nations get sovereignty, development assistance, and the right of residents to live and work in America. In return, Washington takes over defense.

US President-elect Donald Trump says owning the Arctic island is vital for national security, but experts say he may also be eyeing other aspects of Greenland such as its trove of natural resources