US Attack on Venezuela Raises Anxieties of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

Recent American strike in the South American nation and the detention of its president have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the strategically important landmass in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Only hours following the start of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, shared a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its defence spending this year, allocating a large sum expressly for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's actions, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for defence and future resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the president refused to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during intensifying global competition 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 described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a unified and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.