American Attack on Venezuela Fuels Concerns of Future Greenland Takeover.

The recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have renewed worry regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's base have allegedly set their sights on the vast landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Merely hours following the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential aide, posted a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word message: "SOON."

This blatant threat to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and firm condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. American security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget recently, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Strategic Interests

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 president, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's decisive move, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the president refused to rule out the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid growing 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 described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Resistance

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

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland delivered a joint and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy director focusing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted 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 couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.