American Attack on Venezuela Stokes Anxieties of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

The recent American strike in the South American nation and the detention of its president have ignited apprehension regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Members of the former president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the strategically important island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours following the start of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a symbolic image. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the American flag, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and firm criticism from Danish representatives.

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

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its defence spending recently, allocating a large amount specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's actions, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for defence and future resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television appearance, the president refused to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during 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 characterized 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."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Denmark, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence admitted she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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