American Attack on Caracas Fuels Anxieties of Potential Greenland Takeover.

The recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its president have ignited unease regarding America's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have allegedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Merely hours following the start of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House adviser, shared a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to work together as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget this year, earmarking a large sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were further complicated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

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

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media interview, the president refused to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying global rivalry 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 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."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, 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 joint and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents desire independence from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst focusing 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 station a couple hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.