American Attack on Venezuela Raises Concerns of Potential Greenland Takeover.

Recent American military action in Venezuela and the detention of its president have renewed unease regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the vast landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Merely hours following the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially increased its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for defence and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television interview, the leader refused to rule out the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying global 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 stated.

He characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a joint and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex 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 become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.