US Attack on Venezuela Fuels Concerns of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

Recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the detention of its president have sparked unease regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Outrage

Only a short time after the initiation of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior White House adviser, 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 member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong criticism from Denmark's officials.

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial sum expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect full respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further complicated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" 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, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media interview, the leader declined to exclude the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid growing great-power 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."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

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

The leaders of both Greenland delivered a unified and forceful 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 territory's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare sovereignty for many years.

Analyst View: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in defence admitted she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.