American Attack on Venezuela Raises Concerns of Future Greenland Takeover.

Recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have sparked worry regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's base have reportedly focused on the strategically important landmass following the operations in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Merely hours following the start of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior White House aide, posted a suggestive image. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word caption: "COMING."

This overt threat to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm condemnation from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US 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. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending this year, allocating a large amount expressly for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's actions, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the president refused to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This position 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 characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of both Greenland delivered 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 vast majority of the island's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One thinktank director specializing in defence admitted she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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