US Attack on Caracas Fuels Fears of Future Greenland Takeover.

The latest American bombardment in Venezuela and the detention of its president have sparked worry regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the vast landmass following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours following the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, posted a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and strong criticism from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to work together as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially increased its military budget recently, earmarking a large amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's actions, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant television interview, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during growing 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 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 Indigenous Opposition

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a unified and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a vast majority of the territory's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One policy director focusing in defence conceded she had once 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 troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.