U.S.-Denmark Greenpeace Deal: Military Access and Strategic Security in Greenland

U.S. and Denmark agree on military access in Greenland, preventing adversaries from establishing bases.

September 19, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, United States — The U.S., Denmark, and Greenland have finalized a deal that grants the U.S. expanded military access to the Arctic island, while ensuring no foreign adversaries can establish bases there, according to President Donald Trump.

The agreement comes after months of Trump threatening to seize control of Greenland by force, a move that sparked international concern. Danish and Greenland officials welcomed the pact, which will be signed during the UN General Assembly next week.

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Trump stated that the U.S. would have permanent authority to act in Greenland to secure its and the nation’s interests. The deal also ensures that only NATO allies can make sensitive investments on the island, reinforcing strategic defense in the Arctic region.

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