American Attack on Caracas Stokes Concerns of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

The latest US-led military action in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Merely hours after the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential aide, posted a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt threat to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong criticism from Denmark's officials.

"We are strong partners and should keep work together as such. American security is also the Arctic's and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget this year, earmarking a large amount expressly for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered critically strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media interview, the president refused to exclude the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing 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 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."

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

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

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a joint and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some analysts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy director specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.