American Attack on Caracas Stokes Concerns of Future Greenland Takeover.

The recent US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have sparked unease regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's base have allegedly focused on the vast landmass in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Merely a short time following the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and strong criticism from Denmark's officials.

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's decisive move, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered critically strategic for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media appearance, the president declined to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing global rivalry 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 stated.

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

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented 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 must not take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One policy analyst specializing in defence conceded she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "now 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 not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.