American Attack on Caracas Raises Concerns of Future Greenland Acquisition.

The recent US-led strike in the South American nation and the detention of its president have sparked worry regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the former president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the vast island following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours after the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a suggestive map. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and firm condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"We are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had substantially increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a large amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's actions, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for defence and future mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant television appearance, the leader refused to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid growing global rivalry 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 take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Friction and Local Opposition

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of both Greenland delivered a joint and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst focusing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.