American Attack on Caracas Stokes Anxieties of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

The recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its president have ignited worry regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely a short time following the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a senior White House adviser, posted a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt threat to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Danish officials.

"We are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget this year, allocating a large sum specifically for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for defence and potential resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant television interview, the president refused to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying great-power 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 characterized 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 Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of both Greenland issued a joint and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence admitted she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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