US Attack on Caracas Stokes Concerns of Potential Greenland Takeover.

Recent American bombardment in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the former president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the vast landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Only hours following the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential aide, posted a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the single-word caption: "SOON."

This blatant threat to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep work together as such. American security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a large amount expressly for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we expect full respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for national security and potential resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the president declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes during intensifying great-power competition 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 remarked.

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

Growing Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a joint and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military analysts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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