American Attack on Venezuela Fuels Fears of Future Danish Territory Takeover.

The recent American military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's base have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Only a short time after the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, posted a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that the kingdom had substantially boosted its military budget this year, allocating a large amount specifically for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed transatlantic allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for national security and future mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media interview, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying global 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 "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 Resistance

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

The leaders of both Greenland issued a joint and stern rebuke: "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 island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One policy director specializing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.