American Attack on Venezuela Raises Concerns of Future Greenland Acquisition.

The latest US-led military action in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's base have reportedly focused on the strategically important island following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time following the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House adviser, shared a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the cryptic message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for defence and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television interview, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes during intensifying great-power 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 Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the territory's residents seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.