The May 2026 edition of the IRMO Brief, authored by Lea Fabić, examines Greenland’s growing importance in Arctic security amid rising global interest in the mineral-rich island. Greenland’s strategic significance has increased as climate change reshapes the Arctic, opening new economic opportunities and making the island an attractive partner for major powers. Beyond its geostrategic location, Greenland is also becoming a focal point of great-power competition due to its substantial rare earth and critical mineral deposits. Although the EU has often overlooked Greenland and the wider Arctic, exclusion from the island would represent a major geostrategic setback, limiting European access to critical raw materials essential for resilient and secure supply chains.
Senada Šelo Šabić Moderated a Panel on Polarisation and Labour Migration at the NECE Lab in Zagreb
Senada Šelo Šabić, Scientific Adviser at the Institute for Development and International Relations (IRMO), participated in the NECE Lab “Navigating polarisation around labour migration in CESEE”, held in Zagreb from 29 September to 1 October 2026. The event focused on...
