The great race for the Arctic: Why Russia, China and the US all have it in their sights
- Posted on January 21, 2026
- By CNN
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The great race for the Arctic: Why Russia, China and the US all have it in their sights

The debate around the Arctic is becoming hotter than ever as US President Donald Trump insists Greenland should become part of the United States. Security, shipping routes and mineral wealth are all in the mix.