American Attack on Caracas Fuels Fears of Future Greenland Takeover.

The latest US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the capture of its president have ignited apprehension regarding America's designs on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time following the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, shared a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Denmark's officials.

"We are close allies 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 guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending this year, allocating a large sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media appearance, the leader declined to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes during intensifying 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a unified 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 nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence admitted she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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