US Attack on Venezuela Raises Anxieties of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

The latest American bombardment in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have sparked worry regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Only hours after the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House adviser, shared a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a large sum expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently unnerved European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television interview, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to armed action 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 described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

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

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 take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.