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Denmark and Greenland have said a new security agreement being prepared with the United States will not change sovereignty over the territory.
Under the agreement, Washington could significantly expand its military presence in Greenland and prevent US rivals from establishing military bases or making certain sensitive investments on the Arctic island.
What the agreement means for Greenland
Greenland is a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. The island has its own government and parliament, while foreign and security policy remain under Copenhagen’s authority.
The precise terms of the agreement have not yet been disclosed. It is therefore unclear how extensively the US military presence would expand, or whether Washington would receive any formal authority over Greenland’s foreign policy or natural resources.
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said the agreement should strengthen security in the Arctic and North Atlantic while respecting the “red lines” of the Kingdom of Denmark.
Greenland stresses right to self-determination
Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has also sought to reassure residents. He said the proposed agreement recognizes the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Kingdom, as well as the Greenlandic people’s right to self-determination.
Greenland’s relationship with Denmark has long been complex. The island’s government has sought greater autonomy, and the question of independence remains on the political agenda.
The agreement does not envisage Greenland being transferred to the United States. It could instead give Washington a broader security role while ensuring that the territory remains part of the Kingdom of Denmark.
Trump presents deal in broader framework
US President Donald Trump has characterized the agreement differently. He
