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Posted on 05/13/2026 9:38:07 PM PDT by Cronos
The United States of America is in active talks with Greenland and Denmark to expand its military presence in Greenland. US officials are seeking to open three new bases in the south of the territory, a semi-autonomous part of Denmark, as they work to resolve a diplomatic crisis sparked by President Donald Trump when he threatened to seize Greenland by force.
Greenland’s prime minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, mentioned on Tuesday that increasing the U.S. military presence in the Arctic territory was part of ongoing negotiations with Washington, as the United States’ desire to own or control the territory remains alive
The United States is negotiating with Denmark for access to three additional bases in Greenland – including two previously abandoned by Americans- which would mark the first U.S. expansion there in decades, according to a top Pentagon general, Gen. Gregory M. Guillot.
The United States has one active base in Greenland, the Pituffik Space Base in the northwest, down from around 17 facilities in 1945 when thousands of U.S. personnel staffed facilities around the island. The nations will work under the 1951 Greenland Defence Agreement, which is a foundational treaty between the U.S. and Denmark (acting on behalf of Greenland) that established a U.S. security guarantee for the territory and provided for key military bases, including the Pituffik Space Base.
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I think, from the beginning of this “I Want Greenland, NOW!”
discussion, Denmark and Greenland had been fine with the idea of the US expanding our present military bases.
Now now the discussion seems to have gone full circle.
Make the deal soon, Mr. President, at terms favorable to the United States. Some Danes or Greenlanders may be inclined to double (or even triple) the price for any base expansion, just to punish America for upsetting the Danish politicians.
That, or slow walk the entire business, so that even when Trump leaves the White House, nothing is quite settled yet.
Under the 1951 Greenland Defence Agreement, the US does not need to pay rent or direct fees to Denmark to set up or operate military bases, such as the Pituffik Space Base (formerly Thule Air Base). The treaty allows for construction, operation, and tax-exempt status in designated defense areas.
The 1951 agreement provides “rent-free” access, and the U.S. has significant authority to build, operate, and maintain military infrastructure without paying rent or taxation to Denmark.
Also U.S. troops are exempt from taxes and custom duties in these areas.
WHat A Deal!!
I’m starting to think it was all a distraction
So what happens when the euro-Douches refuse USA using the base, or even oveflights, for an operation whey disagree with.
As long it is on their territory there is EVERY reason to believe it will happen again.
Either US territory, or don’t even bother.
https://www.newsweek.com/list-countries-denying-us-israeli-military-access-11762423
Send Mark Rubio over, accompanied by Cooking Show Host Guy Fieri and associates. They will bring all the materials for BBQ Diplomacy and a Big Beer Blast!
It’s been a while, but Trump said we’d gotten everything we wanted concerning Greenland and I assume this is follow up.
I would have preferred this over war with Iran.
of possible interest,
.
Greenland is part of North America so it’s the EU that’s invading
What happens when Canada joins the EU?
Always demand more than you expect to get. Art of the deal.
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