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.
The United States is committing unprecedented resources to defence, yet its willingness to lead multilateral institutions is waning. This paradox fuels a transition toward a multi-polar world where China, Russia and India can challenge US hegemony.