US Attack on Caracas Raises Fears of Future Greenland Takeover.

The recent US-led strike in the South American nation and the capture of its president have sparked worry regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's base have allegedly focused on the strategically important landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Only a short time after the start of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is married to a high-ranking White House adviser, shared a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

This overt threat to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

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

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget recently, allocating a large amount specifically for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's decisive move, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently unnerved European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media interview, the leader declined to exclude the use of armed action to acquire 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 stated.

He described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Analyst View: A Credible Threat?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence admitted she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.