American Attack on Venezuela Fuels Concerns of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

The recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have sparked worry regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours after the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, posted a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word caption: "COMING."

This overt threat to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners 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 diplomat additionally pointed out that the kingdom had substantially boosted its military budget recently, allocating a large amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's decisive move, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has consistently alarmed transatlantic allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and future mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant media appearance, the president refused to rule out the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing great-power 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 described 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."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of both 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 reveals a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents desire 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 over a decade.

Analyst View: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in defence conceded she had previously 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 unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.