American Attack on Caracas Raises Anxieties of Future Greenland Acquisition.

The recent US-led military action in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's base have allegedly set their sights on the strategically important landmass following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Only hours following the start of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House adviser, posted a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

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

"We are strong partners and should keep work together as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget recently, earmarking a large sum specifically for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's decisive move, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the American leader has consistently unnerved European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant television appearance, the president refused to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying 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 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."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

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

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Credible Threat?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy director focusing in defence 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 troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.