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With an impressive per capita GDP of approximately $57,000, Greenland boasts a high level of human development. However, it struggles with issues like substance abuse, mental health concerns, and environmental challenges due to climate change—all exacerbated by its remote and demanding landscapes.

Natural Resources at Stake

Amid these challenges lies an upside: Greenland is rich in untapped natural resources. Rare Earth minerals, uranium, gold, copper, lithium, and oil reserves teem beneath its icy crust. Despite possessing ample resources, the U.S. remains critically dependent on global supplies—this hunger fuels intentions to annex Greenland as a strategic action to enhance its access to these resources.