Elizabeth Buchanan
Senior Fellow and polar geopolitics expert, contributing analysis on Chinese and Russian activity in the Arctic and Antarctica and broader polar strategy.
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Oct 27, 2025 • 43min
Conquering the Arctic: How China and Russia are joining forces
This discussion features Caroline Kennedy-Pipe, a military historian, and Dr. Elizabeth Buchanan, a polar geopolitics expert. They dive deep into the strategic maneuvers of Russia and China in the Arctic as melting ice opens new trade routes. The guests debate the implications of rapid Sino-Russian cooperation and NATO's response to this shifting power dynamic. They also explore the potential militarization of these regions, including China's scientific initiatives that blur the lines between research and military applications.
Sep 17, 2025 • 38min
Why Trump Might Be Right About Greenland: How a 57,000-Person Island Became Critical to 21st Century Geopolitics
In this engaging discussion, Elizabeth Buchanan, an international relations scholar and author of *So You Want To Own Greenland*, explores the geopolitical significance of Greenland. She asserts that Trump’s interest in the island is rooted in a greater historical context dating back to the 19th century. Buchanan highlights Denmark's colonial hold over Greenland and the harsh realities faced by its people. She also examines how climate change and resource competition are reshaping global power dynamics, making Greenland a crucial strategic player in the 21st century.
