American Attack on Venezuela Fuels Fears of Potential Greenland Takeover.

The latest US-led military action in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have ignited worry regarding America's designs on Greenland. Members of the former president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the strategically important landmass following the events in South America.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time following the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a senior White House adviser, posted a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the single-word message: "SOON."

This overt threat to annex the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and strong criticism from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep work together as such. US security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending this year, allocating a large sum expressly for Northern and regional security. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further complicated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the president refused to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during intensifying 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 remarked.

He described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this constant "rhetoric" 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 both Greenland delivered a joint and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek sovereignty for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst focusing 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 couple hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.