US Attack on Venezuela Fuels Fears of Future Greenland Acquisition.

The latest American military action in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important landmass in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours after the start of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

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

The ambassador further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a large sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's decisive move, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the leader refused to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during growing global competition in the polar region. "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 cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders 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."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy director focusing in military analysis conceded she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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