So You Want to Own Greenland?

Lessons from the Vikings to Trump

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Beschreibung

<strong>An indispensable guide to Greenland-why it matters, who covets it and why this wilderness of 56,000 inhabitants could become the next global flashpoint.</strong><p>Greenland is no ordinary island. From its discovery by Norsemen to its contemporary strategic significance, it has been a frontier for human exploration and empire, today emerging as a facilitator of geoeconomic competition. This book delves into the rich history and complex politics of Greenland, revealing how this icy expanse has shaped-and been shaped by-the world.</p><p>This short history begins with the Vikings, whose mysterious disappearance from Greenland in the 1400s remains one of history's great puzzles. It then explores the island's gradual transformation from a Danish possession to an autonomous territory, charting its role during the World Wars and its strategic importance during the Cold War.</p><p>Greenland finds itself at the centre of a renewed 'great game', balancing transatlantic ties, rising Chinese influence, and mounting domestic pressures for independence. And that's before President Trump's agenda is factored in.</p><p>Starting from Trump's plan to purchase Greenland, Elizabeth Buchanan dissects the island's contemporary role and poses four provocative scenarios for its future-from full independence to an icy geopolitical standoff with Denmark. <em>So You Want to Own Greenland</em>? is an essential read for anyone curious about the future of this frozen frontier and its place on the global stage.</p>

Artikeldetails

EAN

9781805264521

Sprache

Englisch

Einband / Art

Buch

Maße

194 x 131 x 30 mm

Erscheinungsjahr

2026

Verlag / Hersteller

C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd