American Attack on Caracas Raises Concerns of Potential Greenland Takeover.

The latest US-led strike in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have sparked worry regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Followers of the former president's base have reportedly set their sights on the vast island following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Only a short time following the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, posted a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the single-word caption: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm condemnation from Danish officials.

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

The diplomat additionally pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending this year, allocating a large amount expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally complicated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's actions, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for national security and future resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant television appearance, the president declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes during intensifying 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 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, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted 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 intervene about it," she observed.