American Attack on Caracas Stokes Fears of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

The recent US-led military action in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have renewed unease regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's base have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important landmass in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, posted a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"We are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is also the Arctic's and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

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

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

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

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

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for national security and future resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television interview, the president refused to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes during growing 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."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Opposition

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence admitted she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.