US Attack on Venezuela Fuels Fears of Potential Danish Territory Acquisition.

The latest American bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have renewed unease regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Merely a short time after the start of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, posted a symbolic map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American security is also the Arctic's and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget this year, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for defence and future resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant media interview, the leader declined to rule out the use of military force to gain control of 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 value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a joint and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to seek independence for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank director specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.