American Attack on Venezuela Fuels Anxieties of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

Recent US-led strike in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Members of the former president's base have reportedly focused on the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Outrage

Only a short time following the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, posted a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Danish officials.

"We are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. American security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a large sum specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media appearance, the leader refused to rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing great-power rivalry 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 take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence admitted she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently 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 not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.