Why does Greenland matter to the US? | NATO | Al Jazeera

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 23, 2026Country: United States

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Why does Greenland matter to the US? | NATO | Al Jazeera

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to seize Greenland by force if he could not acquire it, citing its mineral wealth. After months of tension, a new deal between the US, Denmark, and Greenland grants Washington what Trump calls 'permanent control' over the island's security. Sovereignty remains with Denmark, with protections for Greenlanders and NATO involvement confirmed.

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