US Attack on Venezuela Fuels Anxieties of Future Greenland Takeover.

Recent US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have ignited worry regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's base have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours after the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, posted a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt threat to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"We are strong partners and should keep work together as such. American security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a large sum specifically for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for national security and future resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media appearance, the leader refused to rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing global rivalry 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 characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a joint 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 picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant desire to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One policy director specializing in defence admitted she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.