Source: Independent Institute
by Scott Semet
“The US has several goals in the Arctic: Militarily, the United States wants to increase monitoring and deterrence of Russian naval and air activity in the region and into the North Atlantic. Economically, it is important that US companies profit from the development of mineral resources in Greenland and the Arctic. Strategically, to maintain global hegemony, it is vital that the US control the region and not allow any other great power to rise. All these ends can be achieved by negotiation. Furthermore, Greenland is not for sale and military action seems highly unlikely. Therefore, recent statements by the president-elect and his camp should be construed as posturing ahead of negotiations to secure US goals in Greenland.” (01/16/25)
https://blog.independent.org/2025/01/16/great-game-heats-up-in-the-arctic