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Greenland: Preparing a 'Solution' on the Lines of British Sovereign Base Areas

Published January 22, 2026, 06:17
Greenland: Preparing a 'Solution' on the Lines of British Sovereign Base Areas

US President Donald Trump revealed plans for a “future agreement” with Greenland, which will include the development of a missile defense shield called “Golden Dome” and mineral extraction. The agreement, as described, will allow the US to control parts of Greenland as sovereign base areas, similar to the British Sovereign Base Areas model in Cyprus. This will allay Denmark's concerns about potential annexation of Greenland by the US. Under the plan, the US will be able to deploy military infrastructure, conduct intelligence and training operations, and have free access to designated defense areas. The agreement will also facilitate access to minerals and the development of the missile defense shield. Trump described the agreement as “excellent” and “forever.”