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Greenland: Why the 'Frozen Castle' Guards the US Against China-Russia

Published January 7, 2026, 06:17
Greenland: Why the 'Frozen Castle' Guards the US Against China-Russia

Greenland is gaining increasing strategic importance for the US, not only due to its position in anti-ballistic missile defense but also due to the opening of the Arctic sea route. Its geographical location makes it an ideal point for monitoring and potentially intercepting ballistic missiles launched from Russia, as it lies on their trajectory's 'vertical'. Furthermore, the melting of the ice is opening the Northern Sea Route, allowing China to strengthen its presence in the Arctic and reduce shipping times to Europe. This, in turn, increases the need for US surveillance and deterrence in the region. Greenland also possesses significant mineral wealth, further enhancing US interest in controlling it.