American Attack on Caracas Raises Anxieties of Future Greenland Acquisition.

The latest American military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have sparked worry regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours following the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt threat to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and firm condemnation from Danish representatives.

"We are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, earmarking a large amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's actions, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for defence and potential resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant media interview, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying global competition 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 stated.

He described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish 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 extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to seek sovereignty for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy director specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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