US Attack on Caracas Stokes Concerns of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

The latest US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the capture of its president have ignited apprehension regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the vast island following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Only hours after the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, shared a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to annex the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong criticism from Danish officials.

"We are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a large amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's actions, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant television interview, the president declined to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid 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 stated.

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

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service 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 stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.