US Attack on Caracas Raises Fears of Future Greenland Takeover.

The recent US-led military action in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have ignited unease regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's political movement have reportedly focused on the strategically important island in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Merely hours after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is married to a senior White House adviser, posted a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

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

"We are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. American security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's decisive move, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has consistently alarmed transatlantic allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant media interview, the leader refused to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes during intensifying great-power 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 "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 Resistance

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of both Greenland delivered a joint and forceful statement: "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 desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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