US Attack on Venezuela Stokes Anxieties of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

The latest US-led military action in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have sparked worry regarding America's designs on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's base have allegedly focused on the vast island in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours following the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, shared a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

This overt threat to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to work together as such. US security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a large sum specifically for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's actions, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the US president has consistently unnerved European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the leader refused to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid growing global 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."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in defence conceded she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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