American Attack on Venezuela Fuels Fears of Future Greenland Takeover.

The latest US-led military action in the South American nation and the capture of its president have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's base have allegedly set their sights on the strategically important island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time after the start of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential aide, posted a symbolic map. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the American flag, with the cryptic message: "COMING."

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

"We are close allies and should keep work together as such. US security is also the Arctic's and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a large sum specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally complicated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's actions, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant television interview, the leader refused to rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing global rivalry 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 characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to seek independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in defence admitted 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 few hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.