US Attack on Venezuela Fuels Anxieties of Potential Greenland Takeover.

Recent US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have renewed worry regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have reportedly focused on the vast island in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking White House adviser, shared a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners 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. "Our nation and the US work together to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a large sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's actions, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically important for defence and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant television interview, the president declined to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid 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 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."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

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

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a joint and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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