NATO shares Arctic security under Greenland deal

Denmark, Greenland, and the United States are set to sign a deal on Tuesday that will place Arctic security under NATO's jurisdiction. The agreement, to be announced at the UN General Assembly in New York, has not been leaked, but President Donald Trump has claimed it grants the US "permanent control." Although Denmark and Greenland have not commented on Trump's claim, they have stated that the deal will benefit Greenland and respect its sovereignty.

A White House official revealed that Trump will meet with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen in New York to sign the trilateral agreement. The deal comes after months of pressure from Trump, who has threatened to use military or economic force to gain control over Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory.

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen assured that the Arctic security will be shared among Denmark, the US, and NATO, rather than solely being under American or Danish control. The agreement may amend the existing 1951 defense pact that allows US military presence in Greenland, a strategic asset since World War Two. NATO welcomed the new deal, which they believe will promote security, stability, and cooperation in the region.