American Attack on Caracas Stokes Concerns of Future Greenland Takeover.

Recent American strike in Venezuela and the capture of its president have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's base have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich island following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Merely a short time after the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, with the single-word message: "SOON."

This blatant threat to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. American security is equally the Arctic'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 Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially increased its military budget this year, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were further complicated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for defence and potential resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media appearance, the president declined to exclude the resorting to armed action 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying 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 must not take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in defence admitted she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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