American Attack on Venezuela Stokes Fears of Future Danish Territory Annexation.

Recent American strike in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have sparked unease regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the former president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Only hours following the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

This overt threat to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its military budget recently, allocating a large sum specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's actions, connecting it to the broader "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 national security and future resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media interview, the leader declined to exclude 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 stated.

He characterized 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."

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, 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 joint and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex 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 island has had the legal right to seek independence for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Some analysts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence admitted 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 couple hundred or a couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.