American Attack on Caracas Fuels Anxieties of Future Greenland Takeover.

The latest American strike in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have ignited apprehension regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely a short time following the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking White House adviser, shared a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

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

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Northern and regional security. "And yes, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The situation 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 president, saying it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently unnerved European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant television appearance, the leader refused to rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying great-power 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 Tensions and Local Resistance

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

The leaders of both Greenland issued a unified and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy director focusing in defence admitted she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.