American Attack on Venezuela Fuels Fears of Potential Greenland Takeover.

The latest American military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have renewed worry regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly focused on the vast island in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Merely hours following the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is married to a senior White House aide, posted a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

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

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its military budget recently, allocating a large amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's actions, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television interview, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of 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 stated.

He characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

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

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a unified and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Military experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence admitted she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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