American Attack on Caracas Raises Fears of Potential Greenland Takeover.

The recent American strike in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's base have reportedly set their sights on the vast landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Only a short time following the start of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, shared a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the American flag, with the single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant threat to absorb the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget recently, earmarking a large amount specifically for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

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

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's actions, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media interview, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing 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 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 global security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

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

The leaders of both Greenland issued a unified and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, 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 View: A Plausible Threat?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis conceded she had once discounted 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 not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.