American Attack on Venezuela Stokes Concerns of Future Greenland Acquisition.

The recent US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have sparked unease regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours after the start of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, posted a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep work together as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its military budget recently, allocating a large sum specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying 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 envoy commended the president's actions, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for national security and future mineral exploitation. It currently houses the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television interview, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid 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 described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Opposition

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

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy director specializing in defence conceded she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.