Tag: US military presence
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Greenland’s Military Footprint: US, Europe, and a Cold War Relic in the Arctic
Introduction: A Cold War Anchor in the Arctic Greenland sits at a strategic crossroads between North America and Europe, where Arctic weather and remote geography meet high-stakes security calculations. The United States maintains a long-standing military presence on the island, anchored by the Pituffik Space Base (often referred to by its old name, Thule Air…
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US and European Military Presence in Greenland: A Cold War Relic and Current Strategic Pivot
Introduction: Greenland at the crossroads of Arctic security Greenland has long sat at a critical juncture in global security. Its vast Arctic terrain and proximity to key air and sea lanes make it strategically significant for the United States and Europe. While the island is part of the Danish Realm, its military footprint—especially the U.S.…
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US and European Military Presence in Greenland: From Cold War Secrecy to Arctic Security
The Cold War Roots of Greenland’s Military Role Greenland has a long, little-understood military history tied to the Arctic’s strategic heft during the Cold War. The United States established a footprint on the island in the 1950s, driven by looming fears of Soviet missiles and bombers over the Arctic. Central to this was the Pituffik…