US Attack on Caracas Stokes Fears of Future Greenland Takeover.

The latest US-led strike in Venezuela and the capture of its president have sparked apprehension regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the vast island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time following the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, shared a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant threat to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. American security is also the Arctic's and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial sum specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for defence and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television interview, the president refused to rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying 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 described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of both Greenland issued a joint and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.