American Attack on Caracas Fuels Fears of Future Greenland Acquisition.

The recent US-led strike in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have renewed apprehension regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the former president's base have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important landmass in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours after the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, posted a suggestive image. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

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

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep work together as such. US security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget recently, allocating a large sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Interests

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's decisive move, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for national security and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media interview, the president declined to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid 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 described 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."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, Denmark's 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 joint and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank director specializing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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