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

The recent US-led military action in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have ignited unease regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's political movement have reportedly focused on the resource-rich island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time after the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the single-word message: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media appearance, the president refused to exclude the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid growing great-power rivalry in the polar region. "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 described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland issued a unified and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island'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 seek independence for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Credible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy director specializing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.