President Donald Trump said on Sept. 18 that the United States, Denmark and Greenland had reached an agreement that would give Washington permanent control over Greenland’s security and allow a larger American military presence. The arrangement would give the United States permanent access, basing and overflight rights; bar non-NATO countries from establishing bases or stationing troops; and restrict sensitive investments by American adversaries, according to U.S. officials. The agreement does not transfer sovereignty or territory to the United States, and its full text has not been released [reuters.com][cbsnews.com][bbc.co.uk][politico.com]. Denmark and Greenland said the deal recognizes the kingdom’s sovereignty and Greenlanders’ right to self-determination. The three governments expect to sign it in New York next week during the United Nations General Assembly. The agreement would still require Danish and Greenlandic parliamentary procedures before taking effect [bbc.co.uk][thehindu.com][france24.com]. Trump’s announcement followed months of threats to take Greenland, including by force, citing U.S. national-security concerns, its Arctic location and the possibility of Russian or Chinese influence [bbc.co.uk][npr.org]. Highlights: • Existing treaty rights: The United States already holds nearly total overflight and basing rights under a 1951 treaty, including at Pituffik Space Base in northwestern Greenland [japantoday.com][aljazeera.com]. • Treaty relationship: Politico reported that the proposed agreement would appear to replace the existing defense agreement governing U.S. troop deployments in Greenland [politico.com]. • Negotiating process: Officials from all three governments negotiated privately for months as they sought arrangements addressing Trump’s security concerns about an island of roughly 56,000 residents [npr.org][ketv.com]. Perspectives: President Donald Trump: Trump said the agreement has no expiry date and would impose no cost on the United States [bbc.co.uk][dawn.com]. (BBC) Danish government: Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said the agreement strengthens common security in the Arctic and North Atlantic [bbc.co.uk]. (BBC) Greenlandic government: Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said the pact recognizes Greenland’s interests and its place in international cooperation [politico.com][thenationalnews.com]. (Politico) NATO official: A NATO official told Politico there was no indication that China or Russia planned to establish a base or military presence in Greenland [politico.com]. (Politico) "I am pleased to announce that the United States of America has entered into an Agreement with The Kingdom of Denmark, and Greenland, that gives the United States permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland" — President Donald Trump Sources: • US and Denmark reach deal on Greenland, Trump says - straitstimes.com • Trump claims deal struck to give U.S. security control over Greenland | CBC News - reddit.com • Trump says he's struck deal for "permanent control over security" in Greenland - cbsnews.com • US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland after Trump annexation threats - bbc.co.uk • Trump says Denmark to give US 'permanent control' over Greenland security - dawn.com • U.S. and Denmark reach deal on Greenland, Trump says - japantoday.com • Trump says US has deal with Denmark for ‘control’ of Greenland’s security - ft.com • Trump claims 'infinite' Greenland security deal with Denmark - newarab.com • US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland's security - euronews.com • Trump announces Greenland deal - rt.com • U.S., Denmark reach deal to expand American military presence on Greenland, Trump says - theglobeandmail.com • Trump claims US Greenland security deal, China reportedly among adversaries being kept out - scmp.com • Trump Says US Secures Permanent Control Over Greenland Security - reddit.com • Trump declares victory in historic deal with Greenland as he secures 'permanent' US military rights - allsides.com • US and Denmark reach security deal after Trump’s threats to take over Greenland - theguardian.com • US and Denmark reach new agreement on defense and investment in Greenland - politico.com • Denmark says Greenland security deal with US 'good for NATO and Europe' - lemonde.fr • Trump says Denmark deal gives US security ‘control’ over Greenland - aljazeera.com • Trump says deal with Denmark gives US ‘permanent control’ over Greenland - aljazeera.com • Trump gets 'permanent control' over Greenland, announces deal with Denmark - firstpost.com • What does the new U.S.-Denmark deal over Greenland entail, after Trump’s takeover threats? 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