US Attack on Venezuela Stokes Concerns of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

The recent American bombardment in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have sparked unease regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the former president's political movement have reportedly focused on the strategically important island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Merely a short time after the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, shared a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

This blatant threat to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget this year, allocating a large sum specifically for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media interview, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes during intensifying 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 characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

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

The leaders of both Greenland delivered a unified and stern rebuke: "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 inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One policy analyst specializing 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 couple hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.