US Attack on Venezuela Fuels Fears of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

The recent American bombardment in Venezuela and the detention of its president have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the vast landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Official Outrage

Only a short time after the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, shared a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Danish officials.

"We are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. American security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget recently, allocating a large amount specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television appearance, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid growing 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 stated.

He described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Opposition

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank director specializing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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