American Attack on Venezuela Stokes Concerns of Future Greenland Takeover.

The recent US-led military action in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have renewed apprehension regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly focused on the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours after the start of the Caracas campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, posted a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Danish officials.

"We are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is also the Arctic's and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had substantially boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's decisive move, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media interview, the leader refused to rule out the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid growing global 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 described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Resistance

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

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland delivered a joint and stern rebuke: "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 vast majority of the island's residents desire independence from Denmark, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.