American Attack on Caracas Raises Concerns of Potential Greenland Takeover.

The recent American military action in Venezuela and the capture of its president have sparked apprehension regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the former president's base have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours after the start of the Caracas campaign, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, shared a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt threat to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and firm condemnation from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending this year, earmarking a large amount specifically for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's actions, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for defence and future resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant television interview, the leader refused to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid growing global 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 look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

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

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence conceded 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 couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.