Trump and Greenland: the Artic battle

Today's podcast explores the growing tensions and geopolitical dynamics in the Arctic.

President-elect Donald Trump has shown strong interest in acquiring Greenland, considering it an "absolute necessity" for national security. Trump states “For purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity.”

The Arctic, once perceived as a remote region, is now an arena of competition between global powers, with significant economic and strategic interests. The main actors involved include Russia, the United States, China and, to a lesser extent, the Nordic countries and NATO members.

Russia sees the Northern Sea Route as a strategic opportunity to reduce sailing times between Asia and Europe and to assert its sovereignty.

Furthermore, military and economic cooperation between Russia and China in the Arctic is increasing. “Increasing levels of collaboration between Russia and China especially in the military domain” was noted, with joint exercises in the Bering Strait and joint bomber patrols off Alaska.

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