American Attack on Venezuela Fuels Fears of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

The latest US-led strike in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Only hours following the commencement of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a senior White House adviser, shared a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This blatant threat to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a large amount expressly for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's actions, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for defence and future mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television appearance, the president declined to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes during intensifying 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 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."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.