US Attack on Venezuela Raises Concerns of Potential Greenland Takeover.

Recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have ignited apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's base have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Merely a short time after the start of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, shared a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to absorb the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally complicated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the president, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media appearance, the leader refused to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance 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 stated.

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 Local Opposition

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

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a unified and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over 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 little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Analyst View: A Credible Scenario?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy director specializing 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 deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.