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1951 Defense of Greenland Agreement

The 1951 Defense of Greenland Agreement and its implications on Greenland's defense arrangements within NATO, recognizing Danish sovereignty while authorizing U.S. and NATO defense activities.

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Jan 19, 2026
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How have Greenlandic political institutions and autonomy evolved legally since the 1951 treaty and how do those changes affect consent over foreign basing?

Greenland’s legal-political evolution since the 1951 Defense Agreement has shifted real political authority from Copenhagen to Nuuk while leaving defense and ultimate sovereignty formally with the Kin...

Jan 18, 2026
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What role do Greenlandic authorities and the Greenland Self‑Government play in basing decisions under the 1951 treaty and recent bilateral talks?

Greenlandic authorities occupy a complex, sometimes ambiguous role in decisions about foreign basing under the 1951 Defense of Greenland Agreement: legally, Denmark retained responsibility for defence...