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Trump’s Greenland Ambition Is About U.S. Power, Not Alliances

Trump's push for Greenland isn't about NATO security—it's about controlling vast sums in rare earth minerals. European appeals to Cold War alliances miss the point of his America First doctrine, which prioritizes U.S. economic gain above all else.

Commentary by Sir Robin Niblett — January 14, 2026

China Makes Progress on Its Fifth Antarctic Research Station

New satellite imagery, including images captured using synthetic aperture radar, shows recent construction progress at Qinling Station, China's newest research station in Antarctica.

Commentary by Matthew P. Funaiole, Brian Hart, Aidan Powers-Riggs, Jennifer Jun, and Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. — December 19, 2024

NATO and the Arctic

In the future, NATO should broaden its approach to the north. With the alliance’s center of gravity shifting northward following the accession of Finland and Sweden, NATO should enhance its ability to deter and defend its northern flank.

Commentary by Commander Rachael Gosnell and Benjamin Jensen — July 10, 2024

U.S. Operational Retreat from Antarctica

CSIS Americas Program senior associate William "Bill" Muntean III assesses the implications of the United States' decision to reduce its short-term activities and long-term capabilities in Antarctica in an era of geopolitical competition. 

Commentary by William "Bill" Muntean III — May 8, 2024

Antarctic Monitoring Tools in Action

CSIS Americas senior associate Bill Muntean argues that monitoring tools are essential in keeping the Antarctic as a region for peaceful purposes only amid growing competition between China and the United States.

Report by William "Bill" Muntean III — March 19, 2024