US, Denmark and Greenland to sign Arctic security agreement

Summarised from 6 outlets · Updated 22 Sept, 14:48

The US, Denmark and Greenland are to sign a security agreement expanding American military presence on the Arctic island.

The agreement will allow the US to re-establish a Cold War-era military base at Narsarsuaq in southern Greenland and establish a second base at Mestersvig on the east coast. The deal affirms Danish sovereignty over Greenland whilst expanding US involvement in the territory's defence.

How it is being reported

• Where is the US opening new military bases in Greenland?Al Jazeera · 22 Sept, 15:31
• Greenland agreement 'doesn't really give the US many more rights', expert saysFrance 24 · 22 Sept, 12:07
• Trump’s Greenland deal set for signing after months-long fight over US controlFox News · 22 Sept, 11:00
• US to open two Cold War-era military bases in Greenland after historic dealNew York Post · 22 Sept, 09:24
• US to open two new military bases in Greenland following landmark security dealGB News · 22 Sept, 07:55
• Two new US military bases to be installed on Greenland as Trump celebrates landmark deal for 'permanent control' over security of Danish territoryDaily Mail · 22 Sept, 06:40
• US, Denmark and Greenland to sign security deal on TuesdayFrance 24 · 22 Sept, 00:30

In this story: United States · Denmark · Greenland · Donald Trump · Narsarsuaq · Mestersvig

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