Thule Greenland
Overseas Base · Greenland
Status
Active
Type
Overseas Base
Location
Overseas
About This Installation
Thule Air Base where in 1953 the Danish government displaced 150 Inughuit (Inuit) after secret agreement with U.S.
💡 Why Does This Matter?
The United States maintains approximately 750 military bases in over 80 countries — more than any nation in world history. The annual cost of maintaining overseas bases exceeds $55 billion.
Critics argue that many overseas bases are Cold War relics that increase tensions, provoke "blowback," and drain resources from domestic needs. Supporters say they deter aggression and protect allies. Thule Greenland in Greenland is one of these installations.
📍 Coordinates
77.4826°N, -69.3451°E · View on Google Maps →