US Attack on Venezuela Fuels Anxieties of Future Greenland Takeover.

The latest American military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have renewed worry regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Members of the former president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Only hours after the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a large amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's actions, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the US president has consistently unnerved European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for defence and future mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant television appearance, the president refused to exclude the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid 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 stated.

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 international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in defence conceded she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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