Posted by Greenland’s strategic value to the United States comes down to two critical points. First, it is one of the best locations on Earth for anti missile defense systems designed to intercept ICBMs launched from Russia or China. Most ballistic missile trajectories aimed at the US pass over or very near Greenland. This is also where those missiles reach their highest point, known as apogee. At this stage, missiles are moving at their slowest speed, making them far more vulnerable to interception. Think of it like throwing a ball into the air. It slows down at the very top before falling back. Missiles behave the same way. Second, Greenland also offers a strong position for offensive missile capabilities, giving the US the ability to directly threaten adversary missile forces if needed. There is another key advantage. An interceptor launched from directly beneath a missile has the shortest possible path. That gives the incoming missile less time to detect, react, or attempt evasive maneuvers. The US already has the legal right to establish military installations across Greenland, including systems tied to missile defense. While political concerns from Europe may arise, the strategic logic is clear.
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