What is in the US-Greenland-Denmark security deal?

The United States, Denmark and Greenland have entered into a security agreement aimed at resolving months of tension concerning the self-governing Arctic territory previously threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump. This deal, which builds upon a 1951 U.S.-Danish pact on Greenland's defense, contains several key components.

Firstly, the agreement permits the U.S. to establish two new military bases in Greenland. One will be located at Narsarsuaq in southern Greenland, and the other at Mestersvig on the east coast. Additionally, the U.S. will have the ability to expand the existing Pituffik Space Base, which currently serves as the only active U.S. base on the island.

Secondly, the pact grants U.S. forces flyover, landing, and undersea rights across the entirety of Greenland, including its territorial waters. However, the agreement does not specify troop numbers or timelines for the deployment of U.S. military personnel.

Lastly, the agreement expresses support for enhancing NATO's presence in the Arctic region. Denmark pledges to further fortify its own security posture in this area. Should Greenland ever become a member of NATO, the pact would facilitate the transition according to the provisions outlined therein.