US Attack on Venezuela Stokes Concerns of Potential Greenland Takeover.

Recent US-led military action in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have sparked worry regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the vast landmass following the events in South America.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours following the start of the Caracas campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential aide, posted a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant threat to absorb the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Danish officials.

"We are strong partners and should keep work together as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget this year, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally complicated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position 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 stated.

He described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

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

The prime ministers of both Greenland delivered a joint and forceful 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 complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.