US Attack on Venezuela Stokes Fears of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

The recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have sparked unease regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's base have allegedly focused on the strategically important island following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours after the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, posted a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

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

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget recently, allocating a large amount expressly for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for defence and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant television appearance, the president declined to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying great-power 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 remarked.

He characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland issued a unified and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence conceded she had once 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 soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.