As US ties fray, Europe plans first undersea cable link to Greenland

The European Union plans to build the first subsea Internet cable directly connecting Europe to Greenland, as part of a project called the Pan-Arctic Cable, which may also link Canada and potentially Japan and South Korea, bypassing the US. The project is a result of strained relations between the US and its European allies, including Canada, following the Trump administration's initiatives, including trade wars and a pro-Russia stance on Ukraine. The cable will provide a secure and resilient connection, reducing reliance on internet cables in the Red Sea, which carry over 90% of communications between Europe and Asia. The project is a flagship EU initiative, supported by a trilateral security agreement between the US, Greenland, and Denmark.