Why the US Is Eyeing Greenland: Inside the Geopolitical Showdown
Experts unpack the Trump White House proposal to acquire Greenland, Europe’s pushback, and what strategic, historical and economic factors are at play.
Geopolitics
China Says No External Interference in Taiwan Question
China’s foreign ministry said on January 9 that Taiwan is a matter for the Chinese mainland alone, leaving no room for external interference amid cross-strait tensions.
Danish Scholar Jan Oberg: US ‘Declining’ but Still Bullying with Greenland Bid
Danish scholar Jan Oberg warns the US is ‘declining’ yet still uses bullying and plunder in its renewed bid for Greenland.
U.S. Eyes Greenland’s Arctic Riches and Strategic Edge
Su Xiaohui says the U.S. is intensifying pressure on Greenland to secure rare earths and strategic Arctic routes as the ice melts.
US Eyes Greenland Move; Chinese Mainland Slams “China Threat” Claims
Trump is exploring options to acquire Greenland, alarming NATO allies, as the Chinese mainland condemns ‘China threat’ rhetoric, intensifying Arctic tensions.
France: ‘Greenland Is Not for Sale’ as US Weighs Options
France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot insists “Greenland is not for sale” and must decide its own future, as US weighs options, including military, to acquire the territory.
Why Is Trump Eyeing Greenland’s Vast Resources?
US President Donald Trump’s renewed bid for Greenland has united global leaders behind the island’s people. Explore why Greenland’s strategic resources are drawing so much attention.
China Warns Dividing Spheres of Influence Undermines Security
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning warns dividing spheres of influence won’t make nations safer, calling for common and cooperative security.
US Eyes Greenland Move as Europe Pushes Back
The US is exploring options to acquire Greenland, calling it a national security priority. European leaders and NATO allies unite to defend Greenland’s sovereignty and Arctic security.
Chinese Mainland Bans Dual-Use Exports to Japan Over Taiwan Strait Remarks
The Chinese mainland has banned exports of all dual-use items to Japan for military users and purposes, effective today, responding to Japanese leadership’s Taiwan Strait remarks.