US Attack on Venezuela Raises Concerns of Future Greenland Takeover.

The recent US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have renewed worry regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours after the start of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, with the single-word message: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is also the Arctic's and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget this year, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently alarmed European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for defence and future resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media appearance, the president refused to exclude the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance 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 remarked.

He described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Credible Threat?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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