US Attack on Caracas Raises Concerns of Future Greenland Acquisition.

The recent American strike in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have renewed worry regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's base have allegedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Merely a short time after the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, shared a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, with the cryptic message: "SOON."

This overt threat to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget this year, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's decisive move, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television interview, the president declined to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing 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 characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Friction and Local Opposition

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland delivered a joint and stern 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 sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.