American Attack on Venezuela Raises Fears of Future Danish Territory Acquisition.

The recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have renewed unease regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Outrage

Only a short time following the start of the Caracas campaign, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a symbolic image. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had substantially increased its military budget recently, earmarking a large amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for national security and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant television interview, the president declined to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position 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 characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the territory's residents desire independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in defence conceded she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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