US Attack on Venezuela Raises Fears of Potential Greenland Takeover.

The recent US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have ignited unease regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's base have reportedly focused on the strategically important island following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time after the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, posted a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

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

The ambassador additionally pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget recently, allocating a large sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid role 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."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for defence and potential resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media interview, the leader refused to exclude the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid growing global 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 remarked.

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

Mounting Friction and Local Resistance

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

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank director specializing in defence conceded she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.