American Attack on Venezuela Raises Concerns of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

The latest US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have ignited worry regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important island following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Merely a short time after the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Danish officials.

"We are close allies and should keep work together as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending this year, allocating a large amount expressly for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's actions, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It currently houses the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media interview, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying 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 remarked.

He characterized 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 global security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In response to this constant "drumbeat" 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 joint and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank director specializing in defence conceded she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station 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.