American Attack on Caracas Raises Concerns of Future Greenland Takeover.

The recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Members of the former president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the vast island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time after the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior White House adviser, posted a symbolic image. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This overt threat to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep work together as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending this year, allocating a large amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for defence and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the president refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This position 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 stated.

He described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

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

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

Public opinion 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.

Analyst View: A Credible Threat?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence admitted she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.