American Attack on Venezuela Stokes Fears of Potential Greenland Takeover.

Recent US-led strike in the South American nation and the detention of its president have sparked unease regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the vast landmass following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours following the start of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, posted a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant threat to absorb the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's officials.

"We are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had substantially increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a large amount specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

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

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

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently unnerved European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media appearance, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid growing great-power 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 remarked.

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

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

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

The leaders of both Greenland issued a unified and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy director specializing in defence admitted she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.