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

The latest American bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the vast landmass following the events in South America.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours following the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, posted a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt threat to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is also the Arctic's and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently unnerved European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for national security and future resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media appearance, the president refused to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid growing great-power 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 take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" 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 both Greenland delivered a joint and stern statement: "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 overwhelming percentage of the island's residents desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Military analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a couple hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.