#WATCH | NATO defense ministers are preparing to launch a new mission called “Arctic Sentry” to strengthen the alliance’s military presence in the far north. The move comes as melting Arctic ice intensifies geopolitical competition and opens new sea routes and resource opportunities. | Hindustan Times

NATO's Quiet Arctic Venture: Assessing Greenland's Strategic Shift In mid-January 2026, a Denmark-led NATO reconnaissance team, including small groups from Germany, France, and the UK, landed in Nuuk, Greenland. This low-key mission evaluates Arctic infrastructure as melting ice reveals new shipping lanes and resources. Historically, the Arctic Circle has been a zone of scientific collaboration, but climate change accelerates interest in navigation and energy prospects. It highlights how environ