US Attack on Venezuela Raises Anxieties of Potential Greenland Takeover.

The recent American strike in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have sparked worry regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass following the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time following the initiation of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior White House aide, shared a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and firm criticism from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep work together as such. US security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that the kingdom had substantially increased its military budget this year, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The situation were additionally complicated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's decisive move, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media interview, the president declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid 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 remarked.

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

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of intent, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy director specializing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.