Greenland Lawmakers Approve US, Denmark Security Deal
The approval paves the way for two new U.S. military bases on the Arctic island while it stays under Denmark's control.
TL;DR
- Greenland's parliament unanimously approved a security agreement with the US and Denmark on November 3.
- The agreement will increase the American military presence on the self-governing Arctic island.
- The deal was signed on September 22 after pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump.
- It paves the way for two new American military bases and expansion of activities at Pituffik Space Base.
- The Greenlandic parliament voted 16-0 to ratify the agreement.
- The deal still requires approval from Denmark's parliament on November 19.