American Attack on Caracas Raises Fears of Future Greenland Takeover.

The latest US-led military action in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have sparked unease regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important island following the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Only a short time after the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, shared a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and firm criticism from Denmark's officials.

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

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially increased its military budget this year, allocating a large amount specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the president, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television interview, the leader declined to rule out the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing global competition 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 described 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."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a joint and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility 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 few hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.