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Greenland Is the Flashpoint: China and Russia Test NATO, Canada, and Indigenous Arctic Jurisdictions

Op-Ed: Security consultant Ian Bradbury argues NATO’s Arctic posture is performative, while Russia operates below the ice and China probes the gray-zones.

Jan 15, 2026
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OTTAWA — The Arctic is no longer a margin. It is a hinge. It anchors nuclear deterrence, opens future maritime routes, and holds resources vital to global economies.

Over time, NATO Arctic countries …

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