American Attack on Venezuela Raises Fears of Potential Greenland Takeover.

The recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have renewed apprehension regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the former president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours following the start of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial sum specifically for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's actions, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for defence and potential resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media interview, the president declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid growing global 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 remarked.

He described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Opposition

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of Denmark and 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 independence from Denmark, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy director specializing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.