Europe allies begin Greenland military mission as Trump says US needs island

The deployment of French troops to Greenland underscores the increasing military interest in the Arctic, a region that has become a focal point for global powers due to its untapped resources and strategic waterways. This mission, while described as reconnaissance, may also serve to assert European presence in an area that has seen heightened attention from the U.S. and Russia. As climate change opens new shipping routes and access to resources, the Arctic's geopolitical landscape is likely to become even more competitive.