“. . . an insightful and witty examination of what makes Greenland such desirable but difficult to maintain real estate. . . . It’s a breezy overview of serious international developments.” — Publishers Weekly
“Elizabeth Buchanan masterfully unpacks Greenland’s centuries-long entanglement with empires, opportunists, and would-be buyers. This is a brilliant, bold, witty, and necessary guide to the island’s past, present, and uncertain geopolitical future.” — Patrick J. Sullivan, PhD., Director, The Modern War Institute at West Point Military Academy
“Elizabeth Buchanan, with perfect geostrategic timing, has provided us with a very readable and insightful explanation of the history of strategic interest in Greenland and why its location on the map and its expected rich critical mineral deposits make it even more relevant today.” — Ben Hodges, former Commanding General, United States Army Europe
“If there is a story of ‘horrible geopolitics’ to be told then Elizabeth Buchanan tells it in her book about Greenland.” –– Klaus Dodds, Professor of Geopolitics, University of London, author of The Arctic: What Everyone Needs to Know.
“A highly readable (and expert) guide to a remote place that is becoming increasingly important.” –– Gordon Corera, former BBC Security Correspondent, co-host The Rest is Classified podcast
“Insightful, provocative, and absolutely indispensable for anyone looking beyond the headlines to grasp the true significance of this crucial Arctic nation. It’s the ultimate ‘buyer’s guide’ to a land far more vital than most realize.”
— James Kraska, S.J.D., Charles H. Stockton Chair of International Maritime Law
Department Chair, U.S. Naval War College, Visiting Professor of Law, Harvard Law School, and author of Disruptive Technology and the Law of Naval Warfare
“An immensely readable tour through the fascinating history, complicated geopolitics, and long saga of Greenland’s relationship with the outside world, especially the United States, including the latest twist with Trump; written by that rare creature, a genuine expert on all things Arctic.” –– Bruce Jones, Director and Senior Fellow in the Project on International Order and Strategy, the Brookings Institution
“An informative and thought-provoking overview of a timely topic.” — John McCannon, author of A History of the Arctic
“An essential primer for anyone looking for a breezy yet meticulously researched backgrounder about Greenland.” –– Andrew Chater, Lecturer in Political Science, King’s University College, London, Ontario
“One of the least known and understood places on the planet, Greenland sits today at the center of geopolitical contest for the Arctic. Dr. Buchanan does an extraordinary job of providing timely and needed scholarship in a highly entertaining and enjoyable read. I recommend to anyone wishing to know more about this wonderful land and her people.” –– Tom Dans, former US Arctic Research Commissioner
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