US, Denmark reach deal giving US ‘permanent security control’ over Greenland
The agreement would expand U.S. military access while keeping Greenland under Danish sovereignty and blocking bases or sensitive investments from non-NATO countries.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump announced a security agreement with Denmark and Greenland granting Washington expanded military access while preserving Danish sovereignty over the Arctic territory.
- Months of tense negotiations followed Trump's earlier tariff threats as Washington sought to address security concerns regarding Russia and China in the Arctic region.
- Under the deal, the U.S. gains permanent overflight and basing rights, while explicitly banning non-NATO nations from establishing military installations or making sensitive investments in Greenland.
- Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen confirmed the deal, which awaits formal signing at the United Nations General Assembly next week pending parliamentary approval.
- The framework strengthens common Arctic security for NATO allies while de-escalating tensions that previously strained relations, reaffirming Greenland's right to self-determination within the Danish Kingdom.
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