US Attack on Venezuela Fuels Concerns of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

The recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its president have renewed unease regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the former president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the strategically important landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely a short time following the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, posted a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and firm condemnation from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep work together as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that Denmark had substantially boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally complicated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's actions, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered critically strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media interview, the president refused 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 remarked.

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

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

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

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's residents seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy 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 couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.