US Attack on Caracas Fuels Fears of Potential Greenland Takeover.

The latest US-led strike in the South American nation and the capture of its president have renewed worry regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Merely a short time following the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a symbolic map. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt threat to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"We are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. American security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had substantially boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a large amount specifically for Northern and regional security. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally complicated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's actions, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered critically strategic for national security and future resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media appearance, the president declined to rule out the use of military force to acquire 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst specializing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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