US Attack on Caracas Stokes Concerns of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

The latest US-led military action in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have renewed unease regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the vast landmass following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, shared a symbolic map. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial sum expressly for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's actions, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media interview, the leader refused to exclude the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing global 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 described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered 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 reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the territory's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.