US Attack on Venezuela Fuels Concerns of Potential Danish Territory Annexation.

The latest US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its president have renewed unease regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's base have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important landmass in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time after the start of the Caracas campaign, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to absorb the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the president, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's actions, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media interview, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance 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 stated.

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

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

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

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland issued a joint and forceful 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 island's residents desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the option to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis conceded she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.