US Attack on Caracas Fuels Anxieties of Future Greenland Acquisition.

Recent American strike in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have renewed apprehension regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's base have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important island in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Only hours following the commencement of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, posted a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This overt threat to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Danish representatives.

"We are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget this year, earmarking a substantial sum specifically for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events 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 repeatedly unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered critically strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during intensifying 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 described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified 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 vast majority of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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