US Attack on Caracas Stokes Fears of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

Recent American military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have sparked worry regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time following the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the American flag, with the single-word message: "SOON."

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

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's actions, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the leader declined to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying great-power 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank director focusing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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