US Seeks Unlimited Military Presence in Greenland, Revising 1951 Defense Pact

• The US aims to rewrite its 1951 defense agreement with Denmark to remove all restrictions on its military presence in Greenland.
• American negotiators seek to eliminate the requirement to "consult with and inform" Denmark and Greenland on significant military changes.
• President Trump desires "total access" to Greenland for strategic goals, including stationing missiles and strengthening NATO in the Arctic.
• The deal could de-escalate transatlantic tensions and involves the US not imposing tariffs on European nations.
• Denmark and Greenland are open to "further expanding" the defense treaty but the extent of agreement to US demands is unclear.

Why It Matters: The US is pushing for unrestricted military access in Greenland, aiming to revise its long-standing defense agreement.