U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a new agreement with Denmark and Greenland that he says gives Washington “permanent control” over Greenland’s security. The deal is expected to allow a larger U.S. military presence and prevent rival powers from establishing military bases or making sensitive strategic investments on the Arctic island.
However, Greenland has not become U.S. territory. Denmark and Greenland have stressed that their sovereignty and Greenlanders’ right to self-determination remain intact. The agreement is expected to be formally signed during the UN General Assembly and will require parliamentary approval.
The development marks a major shift in the long-running dispute over Greenland and could significantly expand America’s strategic and military role in the Arctic.
However, Greenland has not become U.S. territory. Denmark and Greenland have stressed that their sovereignty and Greenlanders’ right to self-determination remain intact. The agreement is expected to be formally signed during the UN General Assembly and will require parliamentary approval.
The development marks a major shift in the long-running dispute over Greenland and could significantly expand America’s strategic and military role in the Arctic.