American Attack on Venezuela Stokes Concerns of Future Greenland Acquisition.

The recent US-led strike in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have renewed unease regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the former president's base have reportedly focused on the strategically important island in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Only hours following the initiation 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 depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "COMING."

This overt threat to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to 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 ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's actions, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media interview, the leader refused to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during 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 described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Some analysts 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 "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.