US Attack on Caracas Fuels Fears of Potential Greenland Annexation.

The latest American strike in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have renewed apprehension regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's political movement have reportedly focused on the strategically important island in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely a short time following the initiation of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House adviser, shared a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"We are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget recently, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's actions, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

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

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media interview, the president refused to rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing great-power 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 characterized 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 global security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

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

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents desire independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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