American Attack on Caracas Raises Fears of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

The recent US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly focused on the resource-rich island in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours following the start of the Caracas campaign, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, shared a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant threat to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its military budget recently, allocating a large sum expressly for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for defence and potential resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant media appearance, the leader refused to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes during growing great-power 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 characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Opposition

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of both Greenland delivered 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 complex picture. While a vast majority of the territory's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in military analysis admitted she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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