American Attack on Caracas Raises Concerns of Potential Greenland Acquisition.

The latest American military action in the South American nation and the detention of its president have renewed apprehension regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the vast island following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time after the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This blatant threat to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget this year, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the president, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's decisive move, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media interview, the leader refused to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid growing 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 cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of intent, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in defence conceded she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.