The United States and Denmark have signed an agreement regarding the security of Greenland, under which the United States gains permanent control over the security of this island. This agreement was announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on the social media platform "Truth Social," where he noted: "From now on, no enemy of the United States can have a base or military presence in Greenland without our written consent."
Strategic Position of Greenland
The agreement that was signed comes in response to Trump's ongoing threats to seize this self-governing Danish territory since his return to the White House in January 2025. He has stated that this issue pertains to national security, emphasizing that if Washington does not take action, China or Russia may approach this island. Such statements have sparked reactions across Europe and led to new funding promises from Brussels and a renewed focus on Arctic security.
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Reactions from Danish and Greenlandic Officials
Mette Frederiksen, the Prime Minister of Denmark, referred to this agreement as "a great agreement for Greenland, the Kingdom of Denmark, and the United States," promising that this agreement will respect "the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the kingdom and the right to self-determination of the people of Greenland." She also added: "This agreement strengthens our common security in the Arctic and the North Atlantic region, and therefore is beneficial for NATO and Europe as well."
Jens-Frederik Nielsen, the Prime Minister of Greenland, deemed this agreement beneficial for all parties, stating that it will help the security of the island. The agreement is expected to be signed next week at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, visited Greenland earlier this month and announced a partnership worth 200 million euros, which is set to be invested this year and next year. She also mentioned at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos that the European Union is working on "increasing major investments in Greenland" to enhance Arctic security.
The European Commission has proposed allocating 530 million euros for Greenland in the 2028-2034 budget, reflecting the increasing geographical importance of this island in the Arctic. During the height of the Cold War, the United States had 17 military bases and over 10,000 troops in Greenland. Currently, only one base, the Thule Air Base, is active on the island, used for missile warning and space surveillance missions.
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