American Attack on Venezuela Stokes Concerns of Potential Greenland Takeover.

The latest American bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time following the initiation of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is married to a high-ranking White House adviser, shared a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Danish officials.

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

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially increased its military budget this year, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect full respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating 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 envoy commended the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for national security and future resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant television interview, the leader declined 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 described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Friction and Local Opposition

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

The leaders of both Greenland delivered a unified and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis 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 few hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.