Greenland

[Big girl]

On 1/22/2026 at 8:52 AM, DCT said:

I agree. I don’t know why he chose this forum to ask about policy.

1951denmark, USA agreement

The 1951 Defense of Greenland Agreement between the 

U.S.

 and 

Denmark

 allowed the 

United States

 to construct, operate, and maintain military bases (notably Thule Air Base) and station personnel in Greenland as part of 

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. It granted the U.S. broad operational rights, creating a lasting, nearly unrestricted military presence in the region. 

Key aspects of the 1951 agreement:

• Military Access: The U.S. gained authority to operate in designated areas, allowing for 
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• Sovereignty: While granting access, the treaty formally recognized Danish sovereignty over Greenland.
• Cold War Context: The pact was established to counter threats during the Cold War and to facilitate the defense of the North Atlantic area.
• Duration: The agreement was tied to the North Atlantic Treaty (NATO) and was intended to last for the duration of that treaty.
• Legacy: As of 2026, this foundational agreement still governs the U.S. military presence in Greenland, with recent, ongoing discussions centered on updating it for modern security needs, such as restricting Chinese and Russian investments in the territory. 

[Reagan]

1 hour ago, Big girl said:

1951denmark, USA agreement

The 1951 Defense of Greenland Agreement between the 

U.S.

 and 

Denmark

 allowed the 

United States

 to construct, operate, and maintain military bases (notably Thule Air Base) and station personnel in Greenland as part of 

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. It granted the U.S. broad operational rights, creating a lasting, nearly unrestricted military presence in the region. 

Key aspects of the 1951 agreement:

• Military Access: The U.S. gained authority to operate in designated areas, allowing for 
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• Sovereignty: While granting access, the treaty formally recognized Danish sovereignty over Greenland.
• Cold War Context: The pact was established to counter threats during the Cold War and to facilitate the defense of the North Atlantic area.
• Duration: The agreement was tied to the North Atlantic Treaty (NATO) and was intended to last for the duration of that treaty.
• Legacy: As of 2026, this foundational agreement still governs the U.S. military presence in Greenland, with recent, ongoing discussions centered on updating it for modern security needs, such as restricting Chinese and Russian investments in the territory. 

Post what the new agreement says.

[DCT]

21 minutes ago, Reagan said:

Post what the new agreement says.

I know you have it.  Please share.

[Reagan]

9 minutes ago, DCT said:

I know you have it.  Please share.

No, sounded like @Big girl had all the inside scoop.  But since you liked her post, I figured she may have shared it with you.  So feel free to post it if she doesn’t want to.  

[DCT]

4 minutes ago, Reagan said:

No, sounded like @Big girl had all the inside scoop.  But since you liked her post, I figured she may have shared it with you.  So feel free to post it if she doesn’t want to.  

I don’t dispute her post.  Looks good to me,  so I gave it a like.

[Big girl]

43 minutes ago, Reagan said:

Post what the new agreement says.

You posted it earlier in this thread.

[Reagan]

3 minutes ago, Big girl said:

You posted it earlier in this thread.

It wasn’t the total agreement.  It sounded like you had “all” the info.  Thought you could post it.

[baddog]

They’re still working out the kinks.

[Reagan]

 

 

[Big girl]

8 hours ago, Reagan said:

It wasn’t the total agreement.  It sounded like you had “all” the info.  Thought you could post it.

Yeah right. How embarrassing 

[Reagan]

18 minutes ago, Big girl said:

Yeah right. How embarrassing 

I’m not trying to embarrass you!  😁

[OlDawg]

I posted the updated 2004 agreement earlier in this thread. It’s the latest, in effect agreement.

It really doesn’t matter what NATO agreed to in principle. The agreement will be between Greenland, Denmark, and the U.S.—IF there is a new one. To me, that’s debatable until I actually see it.

[Reagan]