Greenland

Greenland residents relieved about Trump military deal with Denmark, but remain distrustful

"I am incredibly relieved and think the outcome is very sensible. We can be satisfied," Naaja Nathanielsen, a Greenlandic MP in the Danish parliament, told Reuters.

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A sign reading "Greenland is not for sale!" in Nuuk, Greenland, September 22, 2026.
(L/R) US President Donald Trump, Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen sign a trilateral security deal on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, on September 22, 2026.

Trump, Greenland, Denmark sign deal in bid to end Arctic standoff

The agreement allows new US military sites and a Golden Dome defense system in Greenland, while barring adversaries from gaining a strategic foothold.

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Bystanders display a flag of Greenland as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (back L), Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen (back R) and Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen visit Qoornoq, September 9, 2026.

US expands Arctic military footprint in Greenland with new deal set to sign at UN General Assembly

Denmark, Greenland, and the United States are expected to sign their new agreement at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City at 10:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday.

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US President Donald Trump arrives to meet with Ireland's Prime Minister (Taoiseach) Micheal Martin at Farmleigh House in Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland, September 12, 2026.

Greenland, Denmark say US deal will not cede sovereignty

Denmark, Greenland say the new security agreement with the US will not compromise Greenland’s sovereignty, after Trump said the deal gives the US permanent control over the Arctic island’s security.

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The only Jew in remote Greenland feels like ‘the last person on earth’

“It’s the Garden of Eden in many ways,” said Paul Cohen, who is 61. “I feel like I’m living in the heart of a national park."

AUGUST 16, 2023ByDAN FELLNER/JTA
Nuuk city in Greenland.