Map Shows Where US Set To Open New Military Bases In Greenland
Donald Trump touted a historic deal over the Arctic island's security.
A Newsweek map has revealed two proposed locations for new U.S. military bases in Greenland. President Donald Trump announced last week that a security agreement had been reached with the island, which is part of Denmark's autonomous territory. This development comes after months of Trump's threats to invade Greenland by force, causing a diplomatic standoff within NATO, Denmark's founding member.
Denmark, Greenland, and the United States are set to sign the security agreement at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. Reuters reported that the new bases would be built in Narsarsuaq, a site previously occupied by the Bluie West One military base, and Mestersvig, a Danish special forces outpost. The U.S. State Department hailed the deal as unprecedented, stating it guarantees permanent U.S. security control over Greenland without incurring any cost to the U.S. taxpayer.
The agreement also ensures that China and Russia cannot establish a military presence or invest in Greenland's sensitive sectors. Under this arrangement, the island's sovereignty and territorial integrity remain intact, while the U.S. strengthens its presence in the Arctic region, a concern heightened by Russia's military activities in the area.
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