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

The recent US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have sparked worry regarding America's designs on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the vast landmass in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Only hours following the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House adviser, shared a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and firm criticism from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. US security is also the Arctic's and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget recently, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically important for defence and potential resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media interview, the leader declined to rule out the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid growing 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 value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Friction and Local Opposition

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the territory's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence conceded she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a couple hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.