US Attack on Caracas Fuels Fears of Potential Greenland Takeover.

The recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding America's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the vast island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Merely hours following the start of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to annex the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong criticism from Danish officials.

"We are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated 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 diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its military budget recently, allocating a large sum specifically for Northern and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's actions, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for defence and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant media interview, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes during intensifying great-power competition 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 take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of both Greenland delivered a joint and forceful statement: "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 vast majority of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Military experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in defence conceded she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.