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Most people think Greenland is just ice and snow. But this island—larger than Mexico, Iran, and Libya combined—sits at the center of a trillion-dollar strategic competition.
The numbers are staggering:
$2.8 trillion in rare earth minerals beneath the ice
18% of global reserves for critical tech elements
228,000 tonnes of uranium (15+ years of US nuclear needs)
Control over $600 billion in annual Arctic shipping savings
The competition is already underway:
China offered $2.8 billion for Greenland infrastructure and quietly purchased mining rights. Russia expanded Arctic military presence with 13 new bases since 2015. America operates just one base—Pituffik Space Base.
Climate change is accelerating everything.
Arctic ice declining at 13% per decade opens shipping lanes reducing Asia-Europe transit time by 40%. Nations controlling Arctic routes gain massive economic leverage.
The space warfare dimension changes everything.
From Greenland, America gets 45+ minutes of hypersonic missile warning time—the difference between defense and destruction. The island provides optimal coverage for satellite tracking and missile defense.
Without Greenland access, America faces:
Continued China rare earth monopoly dependence
Compromised missile defense coverage
Potential $2-3 trillion economic damage over 20 years
Explore the strategic importance of Greenland to the United States through the lens of **geopolitics**. Discover why America is interested in this territory, focusing on its geographical significance and potential for **mineral resources**. The video also dives into the topic of **arctic sovereignty** and the impact of **climate change** in the region.
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