American Attack on Caracas Stokes Anxieties of Future Greenland Annexation.

The latest US-led military action in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have sparked unease regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's base have allegedly set their sights on the resource-rich island following the events in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Outrage

Merely hours after the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential aide, shared a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget recently, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were additionally complicated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for defence and future mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television interview, the president refused to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during growing global 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 remarked.

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

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders 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 reveals a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Denmark, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The island has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a couple hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.