US Attack on Venezuela Fuels Fears of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

The latest American strike in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have ignited unease regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly focused on the strategically important landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours after the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, posted a suggestive image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This overt threat to absorb the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

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

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally complicated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically important for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television appearance, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying great-power rivalry 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 stated.

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

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant desire to join the United States. The island has had the option to seek sovereignty for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.