American Attack on Venezuela Raises Concerns of Future Danish Territory Takeover.

The recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the vast landmass following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours after the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and firm condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should keep work together as such. American security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget recently, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for defence and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television appearance, the president refused to rule out the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying global 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 remarked.

He described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Friction and Local Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Credible Threat?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director focusing 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 deploy a few hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.