self-governing

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Puerto Rico is now a self-governing territory of the USA.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

Greenland's natural resources, including potential vast rare earths deposits vital to the AI boom, have attracted attention since US President Donald Trump showed interest in the Danish self-governing territory.

From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026

During Greenland’s elections last year, voters gave first place to Demokraatit, a center-right pro-business party that has never held power but is strongly opposed to an American takeover of the self-governing territory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

These included changing their status in the UK or even potentially becoming a self-governing territory of Norway.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2025

“What these studies tell me is we must remember this is a self-governing country. We are the government.”

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin