Who Will Hold The Keys To The Arctic?

Group 1 - Venezuela plans to give up to 50 million barrels of oil to the U.S., with potential redirection of exports to China [3] - Berkshire Hathaway has raised new CEO Greg Abel's salary, surpassing that of Warren Buffett [3] Group 2 - Tensions are rising in the Arctic as the U.S. seeks to increase its influence over Greenland, with President Trump suggesting military involvement [4] - Denmark has signed a statement with European leaders to uphold territorial integrity, indicating that any attack would jeopardize NATO [4] - Historical U.S. interest in Greenland includes offers made in 1867 and 1946, highlighting its strategic importance [5] Group 3 - President Trump emphasized the national security importance of Greenland, citing the presence of Russian and Chinese ships in the region [6] - Greenland's coastline is believed to contain significant untapped mineral resources, which could reduce U.S. dependency on China [6] - New shipping routes are emerging in the Arctic due to melting ice, presenting trading opportunities for those who control these lanes [6]