Greenland, once a quiet Danish territory, is now a strategic pawn. A 1951 NATO pact gave the United States unrestricted troop deployment rights, but a 2004 amendment opened the door for Chinese and Russian militarisation, while tech-visionaries eye it as a launchpad for new micro-states.
Data centres are power-hungry beasts, prompting a search for cool, cheap locations. Greenland's melting ice opens new trade routes and makes the island an attractive site for energy-efficient digital infrastructure, adding another layer to its geopolitical value.