American Attack on Venezuela Raises Anxieties of Potential Greenland Takeover.

The recent American military action in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have renewed apprehension regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's base have allegedly set their sights on the strategically important landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time after the start of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a senior White House adviser, posted a suggestive map. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and firm condemnation from Denmark's officials.

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

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for defence and future resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media appearance, the leader refused to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid growing 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 remarked.

He characterized 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 reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of Denmark and 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 nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy director specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.