US-Greenland Deal Could Squeeze China Out of the Arctic

A new security agreement between the United States, Denmark, and Greenland could limit China's ability to operate in the Arctic, especially in resource-rich Greenland. Chinese experts say the deal may also push Beijing closer to Russia. The agreement was signed on Tuesday. Observers note it could speed up the militarization of the Arctic. It may also make Western Arctic nations more cautious about working with China. However, the deal is unlikely to seriously disrupt China's broader Arctic activities.