US Attack on Venezuela Raises Concerns of Potential Greenland Takeover.

The recent American military action in Venezuela and the detention of its president have sparked unease regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the strategically important island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours after the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a symbolic image. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. American security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" 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, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the president refused to rule out the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid growing global rivalry 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in defence conceded she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a couple hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.