American Attack on Venezuela Stokes Fears of Future Greenland Acquisition.

The recent American bombardment in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have sparked unease regarding America's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass following the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time after the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, shared a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the cryptic message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to annex the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep work together as such. US security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for defence and future mineral exploitation. It currently houses the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable television appearance, the president refused to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid 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 stated.

He characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst specializing in defence conceded she had once discounted the sabre-rattling 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 inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.