The Greenland security agreement adequately respects Greenlandic self-determination

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Denmark, Greenland, and the United States announced a security agreement on September 18, 2026, expanding U.S. military access and basing rights in Greenland while maintaining Danish sovereignty and Greenlandic self-determination. Danish and Greenlandic parliamentary action is required before enforcement; signing is anticipated September 22.