American Attack on Venezuela Stokes Anxieties of Future Greenland Acquisition.

The latest US-led military action in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have sparked worry regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important island following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time after the start of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the cryptic message: "COMING."

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

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a large amount specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media interview, the leader declined to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid 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 stated.

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 Friction and Indigenous Resistance

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

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents desire 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 independence for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence conceded she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.