US Attack on Venezuela Stokes Concerns of Future Danish Territory Annexation.

The recent American military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's political movement have reportedly focused on the strategically important island in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time after the initiation of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt threat to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and strong condemnation from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep work together as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget this year, allocating a large amount specifically for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's actions, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television interview, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying great-power 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 remarked.

He characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous 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 leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a joint and forceful 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 nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare sovereignty for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence conceded she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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