These maps show why Trump wants Greenland

Melting ice is opening up a new fight over the Arctic and its resources. Two map scrollers explain different reasons why the Arctic region is becoming more important in the future.

In collaboration with
  • Julian Stahnke
  • Selina Rudolph
  • Rieke Havertz
  • Alexander Kauschanski
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Appeared on DIE ZEIT on January 8, 2026.