Trump's covetousness of Greenland has been evident for some time, and he has consistently regarded it as a core element of his national security strategy.

The day after the US military operation in Venezuela, he stated in an interview aboard Air Force One: "From a national security perspective, we must control Greenland, and Denmark is clearly incapable of assuming the responsibility for the security of the region."

This statement is highly consistent with his previous stance to The Atlantic, further amplifying the uncertainty of the situation.

The camp's high-profile campaign: The "Stars and Stripes map" and the appointment of the special envoy exacerbate the conflict.

Shortly after Maduro's arrest, Katie Miller, wife of White House senior advisor Stephen Miller, posted a map of Greenland covered with the American flag on the social media platform X, with the caption "SOON." This was interpreted by outsiders as a public declaration by the Trump camp of control over Greenland, and was highly inflammatory.

To make matters worse, last month Trump appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as the U.S. special envoy to Greenland. Landry not only publicly stated that it was an honor to push for Greenland's inclusion in the U.S. territory, but also expressed strong support for the U.S. military's actions to overthrow the Maduro regime, forcibly linking it to the U.S. anti-drug issue, further exacerbating the resentment from Denmark and Greenland.

This appointment was met with joint condemnation from Denmark and Greenland as soon as it was announced.

A strong response: Denmark and Greenland stand firm on their sovereignty bottom line.

Faced with increasing pressure from the United States, the Danish and Greenlandic authorities quickly responded strongly. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen posted on Facebook, warning the US government: "Discussing the issue of the US taking over Greenland is completely meaningless. From the perspective of international law, the United States has no right to annex any member state under the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark."

She emphasized that the Kingdom of Denmark (including Greenland) is a NATO member state, enjoys collective security guarantees, and has signed a defense agreement with the United States, granting the US broad access rights in Greenland. She stated that the US threats are unnecessary and called on the US to stop making inappropriate remarks about its "long-standing close ally."

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederic Nilsson directly criticized Katie Miller's post as "seriously disrespectful," stating unequivocally: "Relations between nations and peoples must be based on mutual respect and international law. Greenland, as a sovereign entity, is not for sale, and our future will not be determined by posts on social media."

However, Nelson also reassured the public, saying there was no need to panic about the current situation and that Greenland's position on sovereignty would never waver.

The Danish ambassador to the United States, Jensper Møller-Sørensen, responded by retweeting the controversial post, offering a "friendly reminder" of the long-standing defense cooperation between the two countries.

He revealed that Denmark has increased its defense budget to $13.7 billion by 2025, focusing on defense deployments in the Arctic and North Atlantic, to demonstrate its emphasis on common security issues, and stressed that "respect for territorial integrity is a fundamental principle of international relations."

Deep-seated hidden dangers: rifts in alliances and escalating Arctic rivalry

It is worth noting that the Danish Defence Intelligence Agency made a major adjustment last month, listing the United States as a security risk factor. This move marks a substantial rift in the relationship between the two traditional transatlantic allies, and the foundation of trust has been severely impacted.

From Greenland's own perspective, the vast majority of its 57,000 residents support independence from Denmark, but almost no one wants to become part of the United States. Moreover, according to law, Greenland has had the right to declare independence since 2009, and the people's will to sovereignty has become a major obstacle to the United States' demands.

Greenland's strategic value is arguably the core incentive—it occupies a key geographical position between Europe and North America, is rich in mineral resources, and is home to Pitufik Air Base, the northernmost U.S. military base.

The competition among global powers in the Arctic region continues to escalate, with the United States and Russia vying for influence in the area, making Trump's demands for Greenland even more targeted.

Trump had previously stated that he would not rule out taking control of Greenland by military means, saying that "there will be no limits on this issue."

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In response to this situation, Mujtaba Rahman, Managing Director of Eurasia Group Europe, issued a stern warning, believing that the market is still severely undervaluing the risks associated with Greenland.

He pointed out that if the United States were to intervene in Greenland, it would become the number one risk factor undermining the stability of the transatlantic alliance and jeopardizing the unity within NATO and the European Union, with potential harm far exceeding that of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Currently, the Trump administration's hardline stance is sharply opposed to the resolute opposition from Denmark and Greenland, and this dispute over sovereignty and strategic interests continues to escalate.

Its profound impact on the situation in the Arctic region, transatlantic alliances, and even the global geopolitical landscape is becoming a focus of international attention.

Meanwhile, the recent pricing of the US dollar, US Treasury bonds, and gold may also be affected by geopolitical inertia brought about by the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the Venezuela-US crisis, which may also have an impact on other regions.