US Attack on Caracas Raises Fears of Future Greenland Takeover.

The latest US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have renewed unease regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the strategically important island in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours following the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, shared a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep work together as such. American security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media interview, the leader declined to exclude the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes during intensifying global 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 remarked.

He described 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 Tensions and Local Opposition

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

The leaders 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."

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

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a couple hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.