US Attack on Venezuela Stokes Concerns of Potential Danish Territory Acquisition.

Recent US-led military action in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have renewed unease regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the vast landmass following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours after the start of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, posted a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

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

"We are close allies and should keep work together as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a large sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's actions, linking it to the broader "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 potential resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media interview, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying great-power 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 stated.

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

Mounting Friction and Local Resistance

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Denmark, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Military experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis conceded she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now 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 which power could intervene about it," she concluded.