US Attack on Venezuela Stokes Concerns of Future Greenland Takeover.

The latest US-led strike in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the vast island following the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Merely hours following the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential aide, posted a symbolic map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This overt threat to annex the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and strong criticism from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally complicated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's actions, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently alarmed European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for defence and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing 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 described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of both Greenland delivered a unified and stern 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 vast majority of the island's residents desire independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis conceded she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy 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 observed.