Greenland – what makes the island so significant?

Greenland’s significance stems from its location between North America and Russia, its natural resources and its abundance of fish. As the only landmass at the North Pole, it is an important military base for the United States, but China is also economically active there. Relations with the mother country, Denmark, are strained. In addition to Greenland’s own aspirations for independence, there are the independence efforts of the Faroe Islands, which wish to transform Denmark into a confederation of states. Added to this is pressure from US President Trump, who has publicly laid claim to Greenland on several occasions. It is uncertain whether the status quo will be maintained.