US Attack on Venezuela Stokes Concerns of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

The latest US-led strike in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have renewed apprehension regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's base have allegedly focused on the resource-rich island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Merely hours after the initiation of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House adviser, shared a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

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

The diplomat additionally pointed out that Denmark had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for defence and potential resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant television appearance, the leader declined to rule out the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying global rivalry 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 characterized 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 Tensions and Local Opposition

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling 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 cannot take over other countries."

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

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank analyst focusing 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 station a few hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.