US Attack on Venezuela Fuels Concerns of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

The recent US-led military action in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have ignited worry regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the vast island following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Only a short time following the start of the Caracas campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, shared a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep work together as such. American security is also the Arctic's and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget recently, allocating a large amount expressly for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The situation were additionally complicated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable television interview, the leader declined to exclude the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

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

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland issued a joint and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant desire to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy director specializing in military analysis admitted she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.