The History of U.S. Bases in Greenland

The Trump administration's recent interest in greater access to and control over Greenland has caused a rift in transatlantic relations. If an agreement is reached that allows for U.S. sovereign control and expansion of its military footprint, it would reverse decades of the United States gradually whittling down its presence, to now just hosting a single base with fewer than 200 personnel. The move by Washington highlights the growing importance of the Arctic as a region of economic activity and strategic competition. As a strategic advisory firm, Arcipel monitors these issues closely for governmental and corporate clients, offering forward-looking analysis to help guide decision making.