American Attack on Venezuela Fuels Anxieties of Potential Greenland Takeover.

The latest US-led strike in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have sparked unease regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the strategically important landmass following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Only hours following the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior White House adviser, posted a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should keep work together as such. US security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

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

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's decisive move, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable television appearance, the president declined to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during growing 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 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."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Opposition

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a joint and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy director focusing in defence conceded she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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