American Attack on Venezuela Fuels Fears of Future Greenland Acquisition.

The latest US-led strike in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have renewed worry regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly focused on the vast landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours following the start of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior White House adviser, posted a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

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

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's actions, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the president declined to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing 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 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 Indigenous Resistance

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

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

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.