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#threat of force

The threat to use military force against another state, prohibited alongside actual use of force under Article 2(4) of the UN Charter. Includes public statements threatening invasion, bombardment, or military coercion.

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Updated May 9, 2026 Military Overreach
Major Abuse of Power Ongoing

Military and Economic Threats Against Greenland and Panama Canal Sovereignty

The administration threatened military and economic coercion to annex Greenland and reclaim the Panama Canal, with the Pentagon developing actual invasion plans. Greenland annexation threats were renewed in May 2026 — Trump told NBC the US 'will get' Greenland and refused to rule out military force.

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