Trump’s push to acquire Greenland almost broke NATO. The winner of it all may be ... Greenland
The deal gives Greenland a larger role in defense policy and follows a crisis that nearly split NATO, officials said.
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump signed a new security deal with Denmark and Greenland at the U.N. General Assembly, ending a diplomatic crisis sparked by his previous territorial ambitions over the island.
- Trump's territorial ambitions regarding Greenland previously strained the NATO alliance and shattered trust with America's oldest partners, leaving leaders in Copenhagen and Nuuk assessing the reliability of the United States.
- While the agreement expands on an existing 1951 defense deal, Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen noted, "A notable change is Greenland itself at the table today, signing this agreement."
- Naaja Nathanielsen, one of Greenland's lawmakers in the Danish parliament, called the deal a "huge step forward" for self-autonomy, marking the first time the country has ventured into a binding international agreement.
- The standoff also focused attention on Danish-Greenlandic reconciliation, including a 2025 apology for historical abuses like forced contraception that affected 4,500 women, though some Greenlanders remain skeptical about its credibility.
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Trump's push to acquire Greenland almost broke NATO. The winner o
BERLIN (AP) — In the end, it was all kisses and laughter as President Donald Trump hailed his “fantastic” relationship with Denmark and Greenland after signing a new security deal that America’s European allies hope will close
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Trump’s push to acquire Greenland almost broke NATO. The winner of it all may be ... Greenland
The promised investments and contracts may never fully materialize, but the episode marks a major step forward in its push for greater autonomy and a more influential seat at the table.
Less than a year ago, Donald Trump threatened Europe with additional tariffs and even the use of force if it didn't get Greenland. It was the biggest transatlantic crisis in decades. Now, an agreement has been signed to end it. Essentially, everything remains as it was. Greenland is Danish, and the US has broad access to it. NATO has survived.
Trump expects no one to notice on the door sign. The sign, however, continues to display: Dinarmarca.
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