American Attack on Venezuela Fuels Concerns of Future Greenland Acquisition.

The latest US-led strike in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have sparked unease regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the vast landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours after the start of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, shared a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This overt threat to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant television interview, the president declined to exclude the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing global rivalry in the Arctic. "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 stated.

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

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

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

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy director specializing in defence admitted she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.