American Attack on Caracas Stokes Fears of Future Greenland Acquisition.

The recent US-led military action in Venezuela and the capture of its president have sparked apprehension regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly focused on the strategically important island following the events in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Outrage

Only a short time following the start of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House adviser, shared a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

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

"We are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Northern and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we demand complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's decisive move, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media appearance, the president declined to rule out the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes during intensifying 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 stated.

He described Greenland as having a "tiny 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 Opposition

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of both Greenland issued a unified and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant desire to join the United States. The island has had the option to seek sovereignty for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis conceded she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.