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United States signs defense deal with Denmark and Greenland
The White House released details on September 30 of a defense pact signed September 22 with Denmark and Greenland. The deal expands the American military presence in Greenland while preserving Danish sovereignty.
Why it mattersIt secures northern defense access without cost to taxpayers while keeping foreign adversaries out of the region.
How we got here
- The White House published a release touting the agreement, describing a signing ceremony that took place. Gov
What's likely next
- The agreement is to enter into force after the necessary national parliamentary procedures are completed; no completion date is specified in the cited announcement.
- Trump buy at least part of GreenlandLong shot4%
- Trump buy at least part of GreenlandVery unlikely18%▲ from 10% yesterday
All coverage
The coverage
- At UN, Denmark says Greenland pact benefits all parties involvedPBS · Sep 28
- Denmark sees long-term NATO presence in Greenland after Trump dealReuters · Sep 28
- Greenland Deal: Trump Drops Threat to Annex Denmark Territory in Favor of Greater U.S. Military RoleDemocracy Now! · Sep 29
- US and Denmark reach deal to build US military presence in Greenland : NPRNPR
- AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK TOGETHER WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF GREENLANDGov
Analysis & opinion
- Trump's Greenland deal is a win. Now for the hard partUSA Today · Sep 27 · opinion
- Trump’s Greenland deal, explainedEu · Sep 23
- Denmark’s diplomatic victory in GreenlandBruegel · Sep 23
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