American Attack on Caracas Stokes Fears of Potential Greenland Takeover.

The latest US-led military action in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have sparked unease regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Followers of the former president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important landmass following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Only a short time after the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior White House adviser, posted a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and firm criticism from Danish officials.

"We are close allies and should keep work together as such. American security is also Greenland’s and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget this year, allocating a large sum specifically for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation 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, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for defence and potential resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant media interview, the leader refused to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during growing global rivalry 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 stated.

He described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

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

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in defence admitted she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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