US Attack on Caracas Stokes Anxieties of Potential Greenland Takeover.

The latest US-led military action in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have ignited apprehension regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's base have allegedly set their sights on the resource-rich island in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours after the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, posted a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"We are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. American 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 diplomat additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a large sum expressly for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant television appearance, the president refused to exclude the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying 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 look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Friction and Local Resistance

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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 take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One policy director focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a couple hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.