US Attack on Venezuela Fuels Concerns of Future Danish Territory Takeover.

Recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Only hours after the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This overt threat to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget this year, earmarking a substantial sum expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's actions, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for defence and future mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable television interview, the president declined to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid growing great-power 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 Opposition

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of both Greenland delivered a unified and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.