American Attack on Venezuela Raises Anxieties of Potential Greenland Takeover.

The latest US-led military action in Venezuela and the capture of its president have ignited unease regarding America's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's political movement have allegedly focused on the strategically important landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Only a short time after the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior White House adviser, shared a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, with the cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate 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 regional defence. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the American leader has consistently unnerved European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant television appearance, the president refused to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying great-power competition 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 look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders 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 reveals a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to seek sovereignty for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Military experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis conceded she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.