US Attack on Caracas Fuels Concerns of Future Greenland Takeover.

The recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have renewed worry regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Only hours after the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior White House adviser, shared a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant threat to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a large sum specifically for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's decisive move, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally strategic for national security and future mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television interview, the president declined to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing global rivalry 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

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

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a joint and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in military analysis admitted she had previously 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 do anything about it," she observed.