Greenland: A New Piece in the Global Security Chessboard

This Policy Insight by Dr. Tughral Yamin examines the emerging strategic significance of Greenland following the agreement between the United States, Denmark, and Greenland. It explores how expanded US security access could reshape the Arctic’s military architecture, North Atlantic security, and the strategic balance involving Russia and China. The analysis also considers Greenland’s critical minerals, the evolving role of NATO, and the implications for transatlantic relations. Importantly, it highlights the distinction between formal sovereignty and strategic control, while noting that key details of the agreement remain undisclosed. The commentary concludes by examining Greenland’s growing importance in the emerging Arctic security order.