US Attack on Venezuela Raises Fears of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

Recent American military action in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the vast landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time following the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and firm condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy 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 this year, allocating a large sum expressly for Northern and regional security. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's decisive move, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for national security and future resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television interview, the president refused to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying great-power 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 take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a joint and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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