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US Secures Permanent Military Rights in Greenland, Thwarting China and Russia
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 06:15 AM
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The United States has obtained permanent military access in Greenland, a move viewed as limiting Chinese and Russian influence in the Arctic.
The United States has finalized an agreement that grants it permanent military rights in Greenland, the Arctic territory governed by Denmark. The deal permits the U.S. to station and operate forces on the island, strengthening its presence in the high north. Officials say the step is intended to curb the growing influence of China and Russia in the region. The arrangement reflects broader strategic competition among major powers for Arctic security and resources.