What Happened
Greenland Deal Bolsters US Security Interests in the Arctic
The US has reached an agreement with Denmark and Greenland that secures expanded military access to the island, without transferring territory. The deal, which builds on a Cold War-era agreement, aims to bolster US security interests in the Arctic and fend off hostile powers, including Russia and China. According to officials, the agreement will include mechanisms for blocking non-NATO bases and sensitive investments, and will affirm the right of Greenland’s population to determine its own future. The agreement was first reported by The Atlantic.