American Attack on Caracas Raises Anxieties of Future Greenland Takeover.

The latest American strike in the South American nation and the capture of its president have ignited unease regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's base have reportedly focused on the strategically important landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Official Outrage

Merely hours after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a symbolic image. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

This blatant threat to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"We are strong partners and should keep work together as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a large amount expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's decisive move, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for national security and future resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant television interview, the president refused to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying great-power 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 stated.

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 Friction and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland issued a joint and forceful 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 territory's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence conceded she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.