US Attack on Caracas Raises Fears of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

Recent American military action in the South American nation and the capture of its president have ignited unease regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours following the commencement of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, shared a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the single-word message: "COMING."

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

"We are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we expect full respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's actions, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant media interview, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing great-power 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 described 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 constant "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service 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 complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Threat?

Military analysts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.