US Attack on Caracas Stokes Anxieties of Potential Greenland Takeover.

The recent US-led military action in the South American nation and the capture of its president have renewed worry regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Only hours following the start of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is married to a senior White House aide, shared a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is also the Arctic'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 highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a large amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were additionally complicated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's decisive move, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media interview, the president refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid 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 described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Denmark, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank director specializing in military analysis admitted she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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