US Attack on Venezuela Raises Anxieties of Future Greenland Takeover.

The recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have sparked worry regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours after the start of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a suggestive image. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep work together as such. American security is also the Arctic's and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were further complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant television appearance, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during growing global competition 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 characterized 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 Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

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

The prime ministers of both Greenland delivered a joint and forceful rebuke: "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 picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.