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US-Denmark Relations

The diplomatic relationship between the US and Denmark, particularly with regards to Greenland and military basing.

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Jan 22, 2026
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How has U.S. military basing in Greenland evolved since World War II and what legal agreements govern it?

military basing in began as an emergency arrangement in 1941 and expanded into a network anchored by Thule (now Pituffik) under a sweeping 1951 defense agreement with ; most facilities were later clos...

Jan 23, 2026
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Which Greenlandic and Danish responses have shaped outcomes when the United States proposed buying Greenland?

and responded to proposals to acquire Greenland with swift, coordinated political rejection — repeatedly declaring “” and moving to deepen diplomatic, parliamentary and military coordination with alli...

Feb 1, 2026
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Did the US try to buy Greenland in 1867, 1910, and 1949?

did indeed consider acquiring on more than one occasion: influential officials floated or investigated purchase plans in the late 1860s, diplomatic proposals surfaced , and a formal, high‑level offer ...

Jan 31, 2026

Is Trump going to buy Greenland?

The short answer is: no — not imminently. The Trump administration has publicly pushed for “immediate negotiations” and a “framework” to gain access or control over , but that push has run up against ...

Jan 23, 2026

What NATO decision-making procedures would be required to make Greenland a formal NATO mission?

mission in would require a mix of political agreement with and Greenland, a NATO-level political mandate or direction to military commanders, and practical operational planning by NATO’s military auth...