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

The latest US-led military action in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have renewed apprehension regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's base have allegedly set their sights on the vast landmass following the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time following the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, shared a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

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

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

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget recently, allocating a large sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's actions, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media appearance, the leader declined to rule out the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid growing global competition 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 global security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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