US Attack on Venezuela Stokes Concerns of Potential Greenland Takeover.

The latest US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have renewed worry regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly focused on the resource-rich island in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours after the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, posted a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic message: "COMING."

This blatant threat to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep work together as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget this year, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we expect full respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events 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 alarmed European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for national security and future resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant television appearance, the leader declined to rule out the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during intensifying global competition 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Friction and Local Opposition

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

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no desire to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare sovereignty for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Threat?

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

"It wouldn't be that hard 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 do anything about it," she concluded.