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

The latest US-led strike in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly focused on the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours after the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's decisive move, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television appearance, the leader declined to rule out the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance 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 remarked.

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

Growing Friction and Local Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank director specializing in defence 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 few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.