Elizabeth Buchanan

This discussion features Caroline Kennedy-Pipe, a military historian, and Dr. Elizabeth Buchanan, a polar geopolitics expert. They dive deep into the strategic maneuvers of Russia and China in the Arctic as melting ice opens new trade routes. The guests debate the implications of rapid Sino-Russian cooperation and NATO's response to this shifting power dynamic. They also explore the potential militarization of these regions, including China's scientific initiatives that blur the lines between research and military applications.

Dr. Elizabeth Buchanan, Arctic geopolitics expert and former Royal Australian Navy Head of Research. She unpacks why Greenland keeps grabbing attention. They cover historic US bids for Greenland, treaty and NATO implications, Greenlandic independence paths, and how geography links Arctic security to Indo‑Pacific politics. Practical outcomes and financing options for sovereignty are also debated.

In this engaging discussion, Elizabeth Buchanan, an international relations scholar and author of *So You Want To Own Greenland*, explores the geopolitical significance of Greenland. She asserts that Trump’s interest in the island is rooted in a greater historical context dating back to the 19th century. Buchanan highlights Denmark's colonial hold over Greenland and the harsh realities faced by its people. She also examines how climate change and resource competition are reshaping global power dynamics, making Greenland a crucial strategic player in the 21st century.