US Attack on Venezuela Raises Concerns of Future Greenland Takeover.

Recent US-led military action in the South American nation and the capture of its president have renewed apprehension regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours following the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a symbolic image. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "SOON."

This overt threat to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. US security is also the Arctic's and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a large sum expressly for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's decisive move, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media appearance, the president refused to exclude 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

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

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland issued a joint and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank 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 couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.