American Attack on Caracas Raises Anxieties of Future Greenland Takeover.

The latest American bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its president have renewed apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the vast landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Merely a short time after the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior White House adviser, shared a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic message: "COMING."

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

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and our 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 North."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a large sum expressly for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous 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 "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's actions, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media interview, the president declined to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid growing 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

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

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland delivered a joint and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence admitted she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.