US Plans Military Base Restoration and Establishment in Greenland
Summary
The United States plans to restore a Cold War-era military base in southern Greenland and establish another on the island’s east coast under an agreement with Denmark and Greenland. The move follows months of pressure from Donald Trump, who has long said the US should control Greenland.
Key Points
- The US plans to reopen a Cold War-era base in Narsarsuaq and establish a new military site in Mestersvig, Greenland.
- A new agreement with Denmark and Greenland is expected to be signed at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
- The plan comes after months of pressure from Donald Trump, who has repeatedly pushed the idea of US control over Greenland.
- Currently, the only major US-controlled military facility in Greenland is Pituffik Space Base.
