Why US deal on Greenland could narrow China’s Arctic engagement

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The US-Denmark-Greenland security agreement aims to limit China's influence in the Arctic, particularly in resource-abundant Greenland, potentially pushing Beijing closer to Russia. This deal is likely to accelerate Arctic securitization and increase Western caution in cooperating with China in the region.

The new US-Denmark-Greenland security agreement could narrow China’s room to engage in the Arctic – particularly in resource-rich Greenland – and potentially push Beijing closer to Russia, Chinese experts on the matter said. According to observers, the deal – signed on Tuesday – could have the broader effect of accelerating the securitisation of the Arctic and making Western Arctic states more cautious about cooperation with China. But it would be unlikely to significantly disrupt China’s...