American Attack on Venezuela Fuels Concerns of Future Danish Territory Acquisition.

Recent US-led military action in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have sparked apprehension regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly focused on the strategically important island following the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Official Outrage

Merely a short time following the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the American flag, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep work together as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a large sum specifically for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's decisive move, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable television appearance, the president refused to rule out the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during growing great-power rivalry 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of both Greenland issued a joint and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously dismissed 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 troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.