American Attack on Caracas Fuels Concerns of Potential Greenland Takeover.

The latest American military action in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have reportedly set their sights on the vast island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Only a short time following the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, posted a suggestive map. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to annex the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

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

The ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget recently, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media interview, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying global 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 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 international security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

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

The prime ministers of both Greenland delivered a unified 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 territory's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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