Karandeep-Growing competition in the Arctic region has once again brought Greenland into the center of global geopolitical debate. A senior Russian political figure, Dmitry Rogozin, has issued a strong warning over U.S. interest in Greenland, claiming that such moves could increase the risk of global conflict.
Rogozin, who currently serves as a Russian senator and previously held senior roles in the Russian government and space sector, has alleged that American efforts to gain control over Greenland are linked to the development of a large-scale missile defense system known as the “Golden Dome.”
According to Rogozin, the strategic interest in Greenland is not economic but military. He claims that U.S. defense planners view the Arctic territory as an ideal location for advanced military infrastructure, including missile defense systems and strategic command facilities. He further suggested that Greenland’s geographic position could be used to monitor or intercept long-range missiles, particularly those launched from Russia.
Rogozin warned that if the United States were to gain control of Greenland and believe it had achieved military dominance over other nuclear powers, it could destabilize the long-standing balance that has prevented nuclear conflict for decades. He argued that such a shift in power could seriously undermine global strategic stability. These claims stand in contrast to the official position of Denmark, which has repeatedly stated that Greenland is not for sale. Greenland remains a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, and both Danish and Greenlandic leaders have firmly rejected any suggestion of a transfer of ownership. Rogozin is widely known for his outspoken and confrontational views on military and space policy. His remarks reflect broader tensions between Russia and Western nations as competition increases over influence and security in the Arctic — a region that is becoming more accessible and strategically important due to climate change and shifting global power dynamics. The debate highlights how Greenland, despite its small population, has become a key focal point in international discussions about defense, sovereignty, and the future balance of power in the polar regions.