Pentagon eyes Caribbean with 'Greater North America' in China rivalry
The Pentagon's 'Greater North America' concept highlights the strategic importance of the Caribbean Sea and Greenland in the competition with China, experts told Sputnik.
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's allusion to the 'Greater North America' concept as the basis for a new security policy underscores Washington's heightened focus on the Caribbean Sea and Greenland. Experts cited by Sputnik warn that this strategy demonstrates the significance of these regions for the United States in its geopolitical rivalry with China. The Caribbean, in particular, is considered a crucial area for security and influence in the Western Hemisphere, while Greenland provides strategic advantages in the Arctic. This Pentagon stance reflects a broader approach to counter China's expansion in global areas of interest, emphasizing stability and control in North America and its vicinity.
