American Attack on Venezuela Fuels Concerns of Future Danish Territory Takeover.

The recent US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have renewed worry regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Only hours after the start of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior White House aide, posted a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to annex the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

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

The diplomat additionally highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for national security and future resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable television interview, the president refused to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a joint and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no desire to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy director focusing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.