US Attack on Venezuela Fuels Concerns of Future Greenland Takeover.

The recent American strike in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have renewed worry regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the former president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Only hours following the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, shared a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the single-word message: "COMING."

This overt threat to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"We are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget recently, allocating a large amount expressly for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work 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 wider "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for national security and future resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing great-power rivalry 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland issued 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 self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in defence admitted she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.