American Attack on Venezuela Stokes Fears of Future Greenland Takeover.

The recent American military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have ignited worry regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly focused on the strategically important island in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time following the start of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, shared a symbolic map. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

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

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

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget recently, allocating a large sum expressly for Northern and regional security. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's decisive move, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for defence and future resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable television interview, the president refused to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying 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 described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Military analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis conceded she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple 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.