The American military presence in Greenland is set to grow significantly after a new security agreement was signed by the United States, Denmark, and Greenland. The deal was signed on Tuesday at the United Nations headquarters in New York, and includes plans for the construction of two new U.S. military bases on the island. President Donald Trump praised the agreement, calling it "great for Europe and for the United States, for everyone, and for Greenland," and predicting a "fantastic and lasting relationship" with Danish and Greenlandic leaders. The agreement was signed during the United Nations General Assembly, with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland’s government leader, Jens-Frederik Nielsen. Under the agreement, the United States will be allowed to establish new defense zones in two locations: Narsarsuaq in southern Greenland and Mestersvig in the east. Additionally, the U.S. will be able to modernize and expand its operations at Pituffik, a current U.S. military base located in northern Greenland. The agreement also considers the possibility of Greenland becoming an independent country in the future. If that happens, the security agreement would still apply, and both Denmark and Greenland would need to ensure that the new nation remains a member of NATO. Greenland would also have to accept continued NATO membership and take on the responsibilities outlined in the agreement from the time of its independence. The agreement also includes restrictions on access to sensitive areas of Greenland for countries or entities outside the European Union or NATO. It states that nations or investors from countries that are not NATO members or partners, nor EU members, will not be allowed to gain "control" or "significant influence" over parts of Greenland. They will also be barred from accessing certain confidential information that could pose a risk to national security or public order. Antonio Costa, President of the European Council, welcomed the agreement, calling it a "positive advancement for transatlantic cooperation and security in the Arctic." He emphasized that the deal is based on "the respect of sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the right of the Greenlandic people to self-determination." The agreement highlights a balance between strengthening regional security and respecting Greenland’s autonomy and future choices.