US Attack on Caracas Stokes Concerns of Future Greenland Takeover.

The recent US-led strike in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have ignited apprehension regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the vast landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Only a short time following the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, shared a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

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

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

The ambassador further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its military budget recently, allocating a large sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically important for national security and future resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the leader refused to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying great-power 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 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 global security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

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

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland delivered a joint and stern statement: "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 overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy director focusing in military analysis conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.