American Attack on Venezuela Stokes Concerns of Future Greenland Takeover.

Recent American bombardment in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have ignited unease regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the vast landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Merely hours after the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, shared a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its military budget recently, earmarking a large amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were additionally complicated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media interview, the president refused to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during intensifying 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 characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy director focusing in military analysis conceded she had once discounted 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 inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.