US Attack on Caracas Fuels Concerns of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

The recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have renewed unease regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the strategically important island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Only a short time after the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

This overt threat to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should keep work together as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's actions, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for national security and potential resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant television interview, the leader declined to exclude the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid growing great-power competition 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

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

The prime ministers of both Greenland delivered a joint and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One policy director focusing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the rhetoric 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 inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.