US Attack on Venezuela Stokes Anxieties of Future Greenland Takeover.

The recent US-led military action in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's base have allegedly focused on the strategically important island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time after the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, shared a suggestive image. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

This overt threat to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget this year, earmarking a large amount specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The situation were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the president, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's actions, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable television interview, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes during intensifying great-power 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 "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 persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One policy director specializing 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 few hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.