US Attack on Caracas Raises Anxieties of Future Greenland Acquisition.

The recent American military action in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have sparked worry regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the vast island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time after the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, posted a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for defence and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant television interview, the leader refused to exclude the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This position 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of labelling 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 must not take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in defence admitted she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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