US Attack on Venezuela Stokes Fears of Future Greenland Acquisition.

The latest American bombardment in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the vast landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely a short time after the initiation of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, posted a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This overt threat to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should keep work together as such. US 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 North."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget recently, earmarking a large amount specifically for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Goals

The situation were further complicated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, 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, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media interview, the president refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying global 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 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 global security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's residents seek independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

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

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