US Attack on Venezuela Stokes Anxieties of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

The recent American bombardment in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's political movement have reportedly focused on the strategically important landmass following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours after the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, posted a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This overt threat to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and firm condemnation from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep work together as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a large sum specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's decisive move, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the leader declined to rule out the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid growing global rivalry 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 take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" 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 issued a unified and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.