American Attack on Venezuela Raises Concerns of Future Greenland Takeover.

The recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have ignited worry regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass following the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours after the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt threat to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm criticism from Danish officials.

"We are close allies and should keep work together as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s 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 Denmark had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further complicated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's actions, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for national security and future mineral exploitation. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant television appearance, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of 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 remarked.

He described 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 Friction and Indigenous Opposition

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare sovereignty for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.