US Attack on Caracas Fuels Fears of Potential Greenland Takeover.

Recent US-led military action in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have renewed apprehension regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Followers of the former president's base have allegedly focused on the vast island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Merely hours after the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a symbolic image. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to annex the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a large amount expressly for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were further complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's actions, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant television appearance, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during intensifying great-power competition 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 international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, 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 rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence conceded she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.