American Attack on Venezuela Fuels Anxieties of Potential Greenland Takeover.

The recent American strike in the South American nation and the capture of its president have ignited unease regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's base have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Merely hours after the start of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior White House adviser, posted a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This overt threat to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Denmark's officials.

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

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's actions, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for national security and potential resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media interview, the president declined to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes during growing great-power 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 take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of both Greenland delivered a joint and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.