American Attack on Venezuela Raises Concerns of Potential Greenland Takeover.

The latest US-led strike in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have sparked worry regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Followers of the former president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the vast island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Only a short time after the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, posted a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to absorb the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"We are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is also the Arctic's and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget this year, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked 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 commended the administration's decisive move, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for national security and future resource extraction. 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 armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying great-power rivalry 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 "very small 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 Resistance

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy director focusing in defence admitted she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling 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 which power could intervene about it," she concluded.