American Attack on Venezuela Stokes Concerns of Potential Greenland Takeover.

The latest US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have sparked worry regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's base have allegedly set their sights on the vast landmass following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours after the start of the Venezuelan operation, 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 stars and stripes, with the cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant threat to annex the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm 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 Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a large amount specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were additionally complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the president, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media interview, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing global 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 stated.

He described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction 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 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 reveals a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the territory's residents seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy director specializing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.