American Attack on Caracas Fuels Concerns of Potential Greenland Takeover.

The latest US-led strike in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have renewed worry regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the vast landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours after the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, shared a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to absorb the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep work together as such. US security is also the Arctic's and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to armed action 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 stated.

He described 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 Tensions and Local Resistance

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

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis conceded she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.