US Venezuela Strike Jolts Europe, Revives Greenland Acquisition Fears

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Firstpost•04-01-2026, 23:09
US Venezuela Strike Jolts Europe, Revives Greenland Acquisition Fears
- •US military intervention in Venezuela has alarmed Europe, raising concerns about Trump's ambition to acquire Greenland.
- •A social media post by Katie Miller, depicting Greenland in US flag colors with "SOON," intensified fears and drew strong condemnation from Greenland and Denmark.
- •Analysts suggest the Venezuela strike sets a dangerous precedent, making smaller states re-evaluate Trump's negotiating tactics on strategic territories.
- •Trump views Greenland as crucial for US Arctic security, citing shipping routes and competition with China and Russia.
- •Denmark and Greenland assert the territory is not for sale, but the Venezuela incident has made Trump's threats on Greenland no longer taken lightly.
Why It Matters: Venezuela intervention widens fears over Trump's Greenland push, challenging international norms.
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