American Attack on Caracas Raises Fears of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

The recent American bombardment in Venezuela and the capture of its president have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important island in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time after the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a suggestive image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a large amount expressly for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media appearance, the leader refused to rule out the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing global competition 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 described 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 global security."

Mounting Friction and Local Resistance

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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