American Attack on Venezuela Raises Concerns of Future Greenland Takeover.

The recent American military action in Venezuela and the capture of its president have ignited worry regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's base have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important island following the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Only hours following the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, posted a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to annex the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

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

The ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a large sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media appearance, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying 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 remarked.

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."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" 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 statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The island has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in defence conceded she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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