US Attack on Caracas Fuels Anxieties of Potential Greenland Takeover.

Recent American military action in Venezuela and the capture of its president have ignited worry regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours after the initiation of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a symbolic image. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

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

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media interview, the leader declined to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying global 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 remarked.

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

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of both Greenland issued a joint and stern 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 sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy director focusing in defence admitted she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling 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 who could intervene about it," she concluded.