American Attack on Venezuela Raises Anxieties of Potential Greenland Takeover.

Recent American strike in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's base have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Merely hours following the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House adviser, posted a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and firm condemnation from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to work together as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its military budget recently, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's actions, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for national security and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television appearance, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing global competition 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 described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of both Greenland issued a joint and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

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

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military analysts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in defence admitted she had once discounted 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 inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.