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Trump eyes Greenland as Arctic clash heats up over minerals shipping and security says Dodds
International
Published on 24 April 2026
Europe may have to stop a US land grab
Professor Klaus Dodds warns that as warming opens Arctic routes, Greenland has become a prize in great-power rivalry. He says the US is drawn by rare earth minerals, hemispheric security, and emerging shipping lanes, while Asian and Middle Eastern players increasingly join Arctic projects. He urges Europe to back Greenland if US annexation fears grow.
- US interest in Greenland centers on rare earth minerals
- Arctic shipping routes are accelerating the strategic rush
- Asian and Middle Eastern involvement is rising in Arctic projects
- Climate vulnerabilities could intensify competition and risks
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