US Attack on Venezuela Raises Anxieties of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

The latest US-led military action in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's base have reportedly focused on the vast landmass in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Merely hours following the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word message: "SOON."

This overt threat to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a large sum expressly for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally complicated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's actions, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media interview, the leader declined to exclude the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes during growing global 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 described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, Denmark's security agency 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 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 nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some analysts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy 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 couple hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.