US Attack on Venezuela Fuels Fears of Potential Greenland Takeover.

Recent US-led strike in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have renewed apprehension regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the vast island following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time after the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, posted a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

This overt threat to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a large sum specifically for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were further complicated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's actions, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has consistently alarmed European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media appearance, the president refused to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying global 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 remarked.

He described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Friction and Local Opposition

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Analyst View: A Credible Threat?

Some analysts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence admitted she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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