US Attack on Venezuela Fuels Fears of Future Greenland Takeover.

Recent US-led strike in the South American nation and the detention of its president have sparked worry regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly focused on the resource-rich island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time after the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, posted a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt threat to absorb the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and firm condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American security is also the Arctic's and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a large amount expressly for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant media interview, the leader refused to exclude the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing great-power 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 stated.

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 international security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's 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 stern 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 nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.