US and Denmark Reach Deal on Greenland, Trump Says
The United States, Denmark and Greenland have entered into an agreement for the US to develop a significant military presence on Greenland, while prohibiting US adversaries from building bases there, according to Donald Trump. The agreement has no expiry date and grants the US permanent access, basing and overflight rights, and would continue to apply if Greenland becomes independent. The extent of the agreement remains unclear, including whether new US bases would be constructed.
Why it matters: This bears directly on Arctic security, as the agreement reshapes US military access and excludes adversaries from Greenland.