US Attack on Venezuela Fuels Anxieties of Potential Greenland Takeover.

The latest US-led strike in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the former president's base have reportedly set their sights on the vast island in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours after the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, posted a suggestive image. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and firm condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. US security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially increased its military budget recently, allocating a large amount expressly for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we expect full respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy 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 events in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's actions, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for national security and future resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television interview, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing global 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 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 global security."

Growing Friction and Local Opposition

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

The leaders of both 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."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "currently 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 unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.