American Attack on Venezuela Stokes Concerns of Potential Greenland Takeover.

The latest US-led military action in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have renewed unease regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the vast landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time after the initiation of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, shared a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Danish officials.

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American 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 Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a large amount specifically for Northern and regional security. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's actions, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media interview, the president declined to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying global competition 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 remarked.

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

Growing Friction and Indigenous Resistance

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One policy director focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a few hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.