US Attack on Venezuela Raises Anxieties of Potential Danish Territory Acquisition.

Recent American strike in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have renewed apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Official Outrage

Merely a short time following the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, posted a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This overt threat to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and firm criticism from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget recently, allocating a large amount specifically for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's actions, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for defence and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the president declined to exclude the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid growing great-power competition 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 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 Tensions and Local Resistance

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of both Greenland delivered a unified and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.