US Attack on Venezuela Fuels Concerns of Future Greenland Acquisition.

The latest American military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have ignited worry regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important island in the wake of the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time following the start of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, posted a symbolic map. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the American flag, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This overt threat to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget this year, earmarking a large sum specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The situation were additionally complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's actions, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for national security and future mineral exploitation. It currently houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant media interview, the leader refused to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during 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 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 persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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