US Attack on Caracas Raises Fears of Future Greenland Acquisition.

The latest US-led strike in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Only hours after the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, shared a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked 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 ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a large amount specifically for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to work 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 wider "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for national security and future resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media appearance, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying great-power 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 stated.

He characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Opposition

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's 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 unified and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in defence admitted she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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