American Attack on Venezuela Fuels Anxieties of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

The latest American bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have renewed apprehension regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Only hours after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, shared a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

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

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is also Greenland’s and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget recently, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's actions, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered critically strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television interview, the leader declined to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes during intensifying 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 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 international security."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland issued a joint and forceful 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 picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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