US Attack on Caracas Fuels Concerns of Future Greenland Takeover.

The latest American bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its president have renewed apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the strategically important landmass following the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely a short time after the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House adviser, posted a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep work together as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a substantial sum specifically for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating 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 decisive move, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for national security and potential resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television interview, 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 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Opposition

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

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland issued a joint and forceful rebuke: "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 vast majority of the territory's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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