American Attack on Caracas Raises Concerns of Potential Greenland Takeover.

The latest American strike in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding America's designs on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the strategically important island in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours following the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking White House adviser, shared a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget this year, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media appearance, the president declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying 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 stated.

He characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Resistance

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Military analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence admitted she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.