American Attack on Caracas Fuels Fears of Potential Greenland Takeover.

The latest US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have renewed apprehension regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's base have allegedly focused on the strategically important landmass following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Only hours following the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, posted a suggestive map. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and firm criticism from Danish representatives.

"We are strong partners and should keep work together as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget this year, earmarking a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Goals

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's decisive move, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media interview, the president refused to rule out the use of military force 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 remarked.

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

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

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

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a unified 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 overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to seek sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence conceded she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a few hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.