American Attack on Venezuela Fuels Concerns of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

The recent US-led military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have ignited worry regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's political movement have allegedly focused on the strategically important island in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Merely a short time after the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, posted a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word caption: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to annex the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its military budget this year, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally complicated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently alarmed European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for defence and future resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the president refused to exclude the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing 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 stated.

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

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland issued a joint and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the territory's residents desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Military analysts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.