US Attack on Venezuela Fuels Fears of Future Greenland Acquisition.

The latest American military action in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have sparked unease regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Merely a short time following the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, posted a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to work together as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its military budget recently, allocating a large sum expressly for Northern and regional security. "And yes, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's actions, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media interview, the president refused to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying great-power competition in the polar region. "I don't rule it out. I don't say I'm going to do it, but I don't rule out anything... We need Greenland very badly," he remarked.

He described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland delivered a joint and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in defence conceded she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.