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

The latest American strike in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding America's designs on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island in the wake of the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours after the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, shared a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word message: "SOON."

This overt threat to absorb the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for national security and future resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable television appearance, the president declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes during 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 described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

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

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

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in defence conceded she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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