American Attack on Caracas Raises Anxieties of Future Greenland Takeover.

The latest American military action in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have ignited worry regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Followers of the former president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the vast landmass in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, shared a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to annex the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were further complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as 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 appearance, the leader refused to exclude the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing global competition 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 remarked.

He characterized 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."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

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

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy director focusing in defence admitted she had previously 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 on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.