US Attack on Caracas Stokes Concerns of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

The recent US-led military action in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have sparked worry regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the vast island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours after the start of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, posted a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt threat to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm condemnation from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. American security is also the Arctic'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 ensure security in the North."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget recently, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's actions, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

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

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant television interview, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying global rivalry in the Arctic. "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 characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

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

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a unified and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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