US Attack on Venezuela Fuels Concerns of Potential Greenland Takeover.

The latest American strike in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have sparked worry regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the vast island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time after the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a high-ranking White House adviser, posted a suggestive map. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's actions, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to 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 most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the president refused to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid 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 cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Resistance

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

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a joint and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in defence conceded she had previously 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 soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.