US Attack on Venezuela Stokes Fears of Future Greenland Takeover.

The recent US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have ignited apprehension regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's base have reportedly focused on the vast landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time following the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and firm criticism from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally complicated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable television appearance, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying 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 look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Local Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Credible Threat?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One policy director specializing in defence conceded 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 unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.