American Attack on Venezuela Fuels Fears of Future Greenland Acquisition.

The latest US-led strike in the South American nation and the capture of its president have sparked worry regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the resource-rich island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours following the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "COMING."

This overt threat to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget this year, earmarking a substantial sum specifically for Northern and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" 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 actions, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for national security and future resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media interview, the leader refused to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid growing great-power 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 remarked.

He characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's residents desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank director focusing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.