Edge of the Map, Center of the World

Edge of the Map, Center of the World

Greenland has always loomed large in the imagination—an oversized white shape has always at the top of the globe, the mythical Thule of ancient legends. But lately, the world has rediscovered just how real—and how vital—this country is. For better or for worse, the island has become a prize in the new Arctic chess match. Coveted by superpowers for its minerals and strategic location, positioned like a keystone between continents, it is also home…