American Attack on Venezuela Fuels Concerns of Potential Greenland Takeover.

Recent American military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have renewed apprehension regarding America's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly focused on the resource-rich landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Merely a short time after the initiation of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, posted a symbolic map. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the American flag, with the cryptic message: "COMING."

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

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

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its defence spending this year, allocating a large sum expressly for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's decisive move, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically important for national security and potential resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media interview, the leader refused to rule out the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during intensifying global competition 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 cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

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

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's residents desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence conceded she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.