American Attack on Venezuela Fuels Fears of Potential Greenland Takeover.

The recent US-led military action in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have renewed unease regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the vast island in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely a short time following the commencement of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, shared a suggestive image. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget recently, allocating a large sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally complicated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically important for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television interview, the leader declined to exclude the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid growing great-power 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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