American Attack on Caracas Raises Fears of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

The latest US-led strike in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have allegedly focused on the vast island following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time after the start of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, shared a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the American flag, with the single-word caption: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and firm condemnation from Danish representatives.

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, earmarking a large amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally complicated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to serve 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 "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for defence and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media appearance, the leader refused to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying global rivalry 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 remarked.

He characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified and stern statement: "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 vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to join the United States. The island has had the option to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing 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 which power could do anything about it," she concluded.