US Attack on Venezuela Fuels Anxieties of Future Danish Territory Takeover.

The recent American strike in the South American nation and the capture of its president have sparked unease regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely a short time following the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that the kingdom had substantially boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a large sum specifically for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's actions, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently unnerved European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered 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 acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing 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 described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of Denmark and 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."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One policy director specializing in defence admitted she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.