US Attack on Caracas Fuels Fears of Potential Greenland Takeover.

The latest US-led military action in the South American nation and the detention of its president have ignited unease regarding America's designs on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's base have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass following the operations in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Outrage

Only hours following the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, shared a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt threat to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep work together as such. American security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a large sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further exacerbated 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 work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable television appearance, the leader refused to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying great-power 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 stated.

He described 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."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Opposition

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

The leaders of Denmark and 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."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in military analysis conceded she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.