Greenland, the world’s largest island, has recently emerged as an important strategic lever in geopolitical rivalries, shaped by its unique location, vast resources, and the transformative effects of climate change. Situated between North America and Europe, Greenland occupies a strategic position, providing access to two major Arctic shipping routes: the Northwest Passage, which runs along North America’s northern coast, and the Transpolar Sea Route, cutting through the central waters of the Arctic Ocean. As climate change causes Arctic sea ice to melt, the Arctic region is attracting growing interest from major powers such as China, Russia, and the United States.
