American Attack on Venezuela Stokes Fears of Future Greenland Takeover.

Recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have ignited unease regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's base have allegedly focused on the resource-rich island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely a short time after the start of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, shared a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt threat to annex the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. American security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its military budget recently, allocating a large amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's decisive move, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant television interview, the president declined to exclude the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during 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 stated.

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

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy director specializing in defence conceded she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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