American Attack on Caracas Raises Anxieties of Potential Greenland Takeover.

The recent American bombardment in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have renewed worry regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly focused on the resource-rich island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Only a short time after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a suggestive map. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

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

The ambassador additionally pointed out that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget this year, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Northern and regional security. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently unnerved European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for defence and future mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media appearance, the president declined to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying great-power 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 characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in defence conceded she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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