I notice these maps only show minerals accessible around the coast and suitable inlets. Do you think Trump & co have seen private data indicating substantially more minerals under the ice sheet, and are making a move now to secure it in the future when the ice has melted away enough to make mining possible? I've no idea how difficult it is to do this kind of geological survey through a thick sheet of ice, or indeed at what point it becomes viable for mining interests to start cutting their way through, but it's probably a safe bet that "there's more where that came from" ref the coastal minerals. Easy pickings, it would seem, for the US military - they just have to push over Denmark and put any EU complainy-pantses in their place, which is embarrassingly easy, as we've seen again and again. It's just surprising that the US hasn't attempted this before, at least not to my knowledge...

Anyway, agreed it would be positive if NATO disbands and the EU countries develop a spine as a consequence. I mean, a pox on both their houses, but the outcome would be better for ordinary ppl.

cheers,
I