American Attack on Venezuela Fuels Concerns of Future Greenland Acquisition.

The latest American strike in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have renewed worry regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the vast island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely a short time after the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, posted a suggestive map. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had substantially boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a large sum specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further complicated 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 "honour" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for defence and future mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant television appearance, the president declined to rule out the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid 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 characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Opposition

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued 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 reveals a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

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

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