American Attack on Venezuela Raises Fears of Potential Danish Territory Annexation.

The recent American military action in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have renewed unease regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's base have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Only a short time after the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, shared a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm condemnation from Danish officials.

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

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's decisive move, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television interview, the president declined to exclude the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during growing global competition 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 stated.

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

Growing Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of both Greenland delivered a unified and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in military analysis admitted 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 inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.