US Attack on Venezuela Stokes Anxieties of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

Recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the vast landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Official Outrage

Only hours following the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a senior presidential aide, posted a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant threat to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

"We are close allies and should keep work together as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget this year, earmarking a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were further complicated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's actions, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media appearance, the leader declined to rule out the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This position 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 stated.

He described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in defence admitted she had once discounted 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 troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.