US Attack on Caracas Fuels Concerns of Potential Greenland Takeover.

The latest American military action in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have renewed apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's base have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich island in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely a short time following the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This overt threat to annex the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm criticism from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's actions, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for national security and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television appearance, the president refused to rule out the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing global rivalry 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 remarked.

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 Indigenous Opposition

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland issued a joint and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek sovereignty for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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