US Attack on Venezuela Raises Fears of Potential Greenland Takeover.

Recent American military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have sparked worry regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly focused on the vast island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time after the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a suggestive image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

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

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a large sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's actions, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed transatlantic partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for defence and future resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media interview, the president declined to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid growing global 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 characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Friction and Local Opposition

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling 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 must not take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in military analysis conceded she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.