US Attack on Venezuela Fuels Anxieties of Future Greenland Takeover.

The recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have sparked unease regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's base have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important landmass in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours after the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a suggestive image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and strong condemnation from Danish officials.

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

The diplomat additionally pointed out that the kingdom had substantially increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a large amount expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's actions, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently alarmed transatlantic allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for national security and future mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media interview, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid growing great-power competition 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 remarked.

He characterized 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 Tensions and Local Opposition

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland issued a unified and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents desire independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for many years.

Analyst View: A Credible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank director specializing in defence admitted she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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