US Attack on Venezuela Raises Anxieties of Future Greenland Acquisition.

Recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the former president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the vast island in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time following the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to annex the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a large sum expressly for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's actions, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant television appearance, the leader declined to rule out the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during intensifying global competition 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 look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland issued a joint and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy director focusing in defence conceded she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now 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 unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.