American Attack on Caracas Fuels Fears of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

Recent American bombardment in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have ignited worry regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's base have allegedly focused on the strategically important island in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours following the commencement of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, shared a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant threat to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep work together as such. American security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were additionally complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's actions, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television interview, the leader declined to rule out the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing 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 remarked.

He described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Friction and Local Opposition

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a unified and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy director focusing in defence admitted she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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