USA Wants More Military Bases in Greenland

May 12, 2026, 11:27
EuropePolitics

Introduction

The USA, Denmark, and Greenland are talking. The USA wants to build more military bases in Greenland.

Main Body

The USA already has one base. Now they want three more bases in the south. They want these bases to be USA land. The USA is worried about Russia and China in the north. Three men from the USA, Denmark, and Greenland are talking. They had five meetings since January. But they do not have a deal yet. Denmark has a new government and things are difficult. Also, Greenland is almost its own country. Denmark cannot sell Greenland. The people of Greenland can choose to be free.

Conclusion

The three groups are still talking. They do not have a final plan.

Learning

đŸ“Ļ The 'Want' Pattern

In this story, we see the word want used many times. It is a simple way to talk about a goal or a need.

How to use it: Person/Group →\rightarrow want(s) →\rightarrow Thing/Action

From the text:

  • "The USA wants to build..."
  • "They want three more bases..."

Quick Rule: If it is one person (He/She/The USA), add an -s →\rightarrow wants. If it is many people (They/We), use want.

âŗ 'Since' for Time

Look at this sentence: "They had five meetings since January."

Use since when you talk about a starting point in the past that continues until now.

extSince+extSpecificDate/Time ext{Since} + ext{Specific Date/Time}

  • Since Monday
  • Since 2010
  • Since January

Vocabulary Learning

military (adj.)
relating to armed forces
Example:The military bases are being built in Greenland.
government (n.)
the group of people who run a country
Example:Denmark has a new government.
deal (n.)
an agreement between parties
Example:They have not reached a deal.
country (n.)
a nation with its own government
Example:Greenland is almost its own country.
plan (n.)
a set of actions to achieve a goal
Example:They need a final plan.