American Attack on Venezuela Raises Fears of Future Danish Territory Acquisition.

The recent US-led strike in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have sparked worry regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the strategically important landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Merely a short time following the start of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, shared a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

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

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending recently, allocating a large amount expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television appearance, the leader refused to rule out the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing global rivalry 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Local Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of both Greenland issued a unified and forceful rebuke: "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 picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy director specializing in defence admitted she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.