US Attack on Venezuela Stokes Concerns of Potential Greenland Takeover.

The latest US-led military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have ignited unease regarding America's designs on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's base have allegedly focused on the vast island following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time following the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, shared a suggestive image. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the American flag, with the cryptic message: "COMING."

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

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep work together as such. American security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, earmarking a large amount expressly for Northern and regional security. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically important for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media appearance, the president declined to exclude the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during growing great-power 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 characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence admitted she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.