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President Trump has framed the acquisition of Greenland as a national security necessity to block Russian and Chinese expansion in the Arctic. Following a late-January 2026 framework deal with NATO, the focus has shifted toward securing “total military access” and installing a “Golden Dome” missile defense system to protect the North Atlantic from foreign naval and aerial threats. Economically, the pursuit targets Greenland’s massive critical mineral reserves, including rare earths vital for defense technology and decoupling supply chains from international adversaries. The territory is also seen as a strategic gateway to emerging Arctic shipping lanes, ensuring long-term control over new global trade routes created by melting ice.