cross-posted from: https://scribe.disroot.org/post/12181017
Pan-Arctic Cable: The EU will support secure, resilient submarine cable connectivity linking Greenland directly to Europe, with potential future extensions towards Canada and Japan. This project builds on existing EU investments and international digital partnerships.
IRIS² Arctic Connectivity: Developed by the EU, IRIS² will provide secure satellite connectivity for government communications, with additional satellites planned to expand coverage across the Arctic in cooperation with EU countries and partners.
EU Polar Research Hub : A new EU Polar Research Hub will strengthen the link between science and policy. By reinforcing the European Polar Coordination Office, it will better connect research, observation and scientific infrastructure, improve access to research resources and strengthen coordination including with Indigenous Peoples.
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Greenland? Did the americans request this? Couldn’t the americans just use their buddies starlink? /s
Greenland seems like not a great option if you don’t want American interference.
The point is to bring Greenland closer to the EU and same with Canada. The Americans can tap the cable any time they want anywhere else so why does it really matter
Because it costs them more when it’s not beside their military base.
When has cost of espionage been an issue for them? They just say they needed 5 new toilet seats and it covers the cost of the operation.
It doesn’t, but that isn’t the point. The point is to make it as expensive as possible, not to prevent it happening. Why let them do espionage for cheap, when you could make them spend more?
Americans love paying for the dumbest shit with their tax dollars. May as well make sure it costs an extra five bucks.