US Attack on Venezuela Fuels Anxieties of Future Greenland Takeover.

The latest American bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have sparked unease regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important island following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Merely hours following the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, shared a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation 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," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial sum specifically for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's decisive move, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant television interview, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during 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 stated.

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

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of both Greenland delivered a unified and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

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

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One policy director specializing in defence admitted she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.