The threats made by the American president have drawn the world's attention to the Arctic. Where perpetual ice once marked the boundaries of civilization, the future of our security is being decided today.
Arctic warming, which is progressing four times faster than the global average, is melting the ice and fueling international greed: interests that are increasingly being pursued without compromise. Habeck outlines the history of the Arctic—including its exploitation by Denmark—shares the stories of the people who live there, and takes a look behind the scenes of global politics. He analyzes the American claim to Greenland, describes Russia's aggressive return to the "Red Arctic" strategy and explains China’s ideas for the "Polar Silk Road." He reveals the interests that global powers are pursuing and what this means for the international order.
This book combines the insider perspective of a former high-level policymaker with an analysis of the 2026 Greenland crisis and the rise of autonomous hybrid warfare in the North. It moves beyond environmental warnings to provide a strategic geopolitical roadmap for a European Arctic alliance - an expert defense of democratic values against the erratic geopolitical forces of the 21st century
