The New York Times cited sources reporting that the United States is negotiating with Denmark over additional use of three military bases on Greenland.
These include facilities in Narsarsuaq and Kangerlussuaq, which were previously used by U.S. forces during World War II and the Cold War before being handed over to Danish and Greenlandic authorities.
The report states: "The U.S. military planning team has targeted Narsarsuaq in the southern part of the island (featuring a deep-water port) and Kangerlussuaq in southwestern Greenland (already equipped with a long runway capable of handling large military aircraft)."
General Gregory Guillot, commander of U.S. Northern Command, said at a congressional hearing that due to the increasing threats and strategic value of the Arctic region, the U.S. military plans to expand its presence on the island.
The Pentagon emphasized that the operation is based on the 1951 U.S.-Denmark Defense Agreement. Sources believe Denmark would have little power to stop the U.S. move.
The report notes that anti-American sentiment among Greenlanders is rising following the release of news about the U.S. attempt to "take over" the island.
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