Greenland Approves Security Agreement with US, Expanding Military Presence

Greenland's parliament on Tuesday approved the security agreement that was signed with US President Donald Trump earlier this year. However, some leaders of the opposition parties have questioned the economic benefits of this agreement. The United States, Denmark and Greenland signed this agreement in September. It was aimed at ending tensions over Greenland. In fact, Trump had threatened several times to seize this strategically important and mineral-rich island. Greenland is a self-governing territory under Denmark. This agreement expands the role of the US military in Greenland. It will pave the way for the construction of two new military bases there and the installation of Trump's Golden Dome missile defense system. Although the agreement also preserves Denmark's sovereignty and the right of the people of Greenland to decide their own future. Last month, the agreement was discussed in parliament for the first time. Only then did most lawmakers express their opinion in favor of it. Donald voted in favor of it on Tuesday. Greenland was a self-governing territory under Denmark. No member of the White House voted against it.