Front Burner What if Greenland’s next?
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Jan 12, 2026 Casey Michel, a journalist and author of the upcoming book 'United States of Oligarchy', discusses the strategic importance of Greenland in U.S. foreign policy. He argues that the perceived threats from Russia and China are exaggerated and emphasizes that Greenland is already safeguarded under NATO. Michel warns that U.S. annexation could destabilize alliances, harm Canadian sovereignty, and spark separatist claims. He also explores the implications of American investments and the dangers of returning to historical spheres of influence.
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Strategic Threat Framing Is Recycled
- The Trump administration framed Greenland as an imminent security takeover by Russia and China despite limited evidence.
- Casey Michel calls this a recycled expansionist narrative used to justify U.S. territorial moves.
Greenland Is A Resource Treasure Chest
- Greenland contains many valuable minerals and hydrocarbons but much is locked under ice and hard to extract now.
- Melting ice and new technologies make those resources increasingly accessible and geopolitically attractive.
Investor Networks Tie To Political Pressure
- U.S. investors and donors are heavily involved in Greenland mining ventures tied to figures close to Trump.
- Michel calls it a potential "circle of grift" linking political influence to resource profit.
