American Attack on Caracas Stokes Fears of Future Greenland Acquisition.

The recent American strike in Venezuela and the capture of its president have sparked unease regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's base have reportedly focused on the strategically important landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Merely hours after the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior White House aide, shared a suggestive image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm condemnation from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep work together as such. US security is also the Arctic'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 ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget recently, allocating a large sum specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media interview, the president declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid growing 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 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 Indigenous Resistance

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

The leaders of both Greenland issued a unified and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for many years.

Analyst View: A Credible Threat?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in defence admitted she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.