US Attack on Caracas Raises Concerns of Future Greenland Takeover.

Recent US-led military action in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have sparked worry regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly focused on the strategically important island in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Only hours following the start of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior White House aide, posted a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant threat to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's officials.

"We are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a large sum expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's actions, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for national security and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media interview, the president declined to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid 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 characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Local Opposition

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

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the option to seek independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis conceded she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.