Greenland Deal Counters China and Russia, and It Cost the U.S. Nothing
On September 22, 2026, the United States, Denmark and Greenland signed an agreement in New York amending the 1951 U.S.-Danish defense agreement for Greenland. The post Greenland Deal Counters China and Russia, and It Cost the U.S. Nothing appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
TL;DR
- A new U.S.-Danish defense agreement grants the United States permanent military access to Greenland, effective upon parliamentary procedures in Denmark and Greenland.
- The agreement amends the 1951 pact, allowing U.S. expansion at Pituffik Space Base and potential new defense areas, while restricting non-NATO military presence.
- It includes provisions to counter espionage and limit foreign control in critical sectors like mining and infrastructure, specifically addressing concerns about Russia and China.
- The deal provides no payment to Denmark or Greenland for military access, though the U.S. will cover base operations and prioritize Greenlandic businesses for contracts.
- Greenland holds significant rare earth reserves, with a Chinese firm having a stake in one deposit, highlighting the strategic importance of the region.