US Attack on Venezuela Fuels Concerns of Future Greenland Takeover.

The recent American strike in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have renewed unease regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Official Outrage

Only hours following the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant threat to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a large sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position 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 remarked.

He characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a unified and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One policy director focusing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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