US Attack on Caracas Fuels Anxieties of Future Greenland Acquisition.

The latest US-led military action in Venezuela and the capture of its president have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Members of the former president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely a short time following the start of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, shared a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word message: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Denmark's officials.

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American security is equally Greenland’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 North."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget this year, earmarking a large sum specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Goals

The situation were further complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's decisive move, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the president refused to rule out the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing global rivalry 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 characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to seek independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One policy director specializing in military analysis conceded she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a couple hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.