US Attack on Caracas Raises Anxieties of Future Greenland Takeover.

Recent US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have sparked worry regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Members of the former president's base have reportedly focused on the resource-rich island following the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Official Outrage

Merely hours following the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House adviser, shared a suggestive image. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the American flag, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

This blatant threat to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

"We are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. American security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially increased its military budget this year, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media 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 international security."

Mounting Friction and Local Resistance

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of both Greenland delivered a joint and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy director specializing in military analysis admitted she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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