United States signs security pact with Denmark and Greenland
Donald Trump, Mette Frederiksen, and Jens-Frederik Nielsen signed a trilateral security agreement on September 22 at the United Nations. The pact expands U.S. military activity and defense areas while affirming Danish sovereignty and Greenlanders' right to self-determination.
Why it mattersLocals near Pituffik, Narsarsuaq, and Mestersvig may see increased American military construction and personnel in their communities.
How we got here
- The United States and Denmark signed the original Greenland defense agreement. Gov
- Trump announced a security agreement with Denmark and Greenland after months of tensions over his demands for U.S. control of the island. The Hill
- Trump, Frederiksen, and Nielsen signed the agreement at the United Nations in New York. Gov, AP
What's likely next
- The agreement enters into force after the necessary parliamentary procedures in Denmark and Greenland are completed and Denmark sends the United States a diplomatic note; the text gives no calendar date for this.
All coverage
The coverage
- WATCH: Trump signs agreement with leaders of Denmark and GreenlandPBS · Sep 22
- Trump signs US-Denmark-Greenland security agreementAP
- AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK TOGETHER WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF GREENLANDGov
- US and Denmark reach deal to build US military presence in Greenland : NPRNPR
- Denmark says Greenland sovereignty safe under Trump's dealReuters · Sep 20
Analysis & opinion
- Trump's Deal With Denmark—and What It Means for Greenland's ...Time · Sep 22
- Denmark’s Greenland deal with Trump is a victory for diplomacy over bullyingChatham House · Sep 24 · opinion
- Trump could've had this Greenland agreement all alongUSA Today · Sep 22 · opinion
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