Keep out: why Greenland is the US military’s new eyes in the Arctic on China

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The United States, Denmark, and Greenland signed a defense deal allowing the US to build two new military bases in Greenland. The move aims to deter potential Arctic military cooperation between China and Russia.

Washington’s proposed military bases and expanded defence presence in Greenland will be akin to a “keep out” sign against potential Arctic military cooperation between Beijing and Moscow, according to analysts. The US, Denmark and Greenland signed a defence deal on Tuesday that allows Washington to build two new military bases on the world’s largest island, while reaffirming Denmark’s sovereignty over it. The deal – which updates and amends a 1951 defence agreement between Denmark and the US –...