US Attack on Venezuela Stokes Concerns of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

Recent American military action in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have sparked unease regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Followers of the former president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the vast island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Outrage

Only hours after the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking White House adviser, posted a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word caption: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and strong criticism from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. American security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a large amount expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were further complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's actions, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for national security and future resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media appearance, the leader refused to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Friction and Local Opposition

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of both Greenland delivered a unified and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant desire to join the United States. The island has had the option to seek independence for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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