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

The recent American strike in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have sparked worry regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly focused on the resource-rich island in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Merely hours after the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's officials.

"We are strong partners and should keep work together as such. American security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's actions, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for defence and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television interview, the president refused to rule out the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid growing global 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 stated.

He described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in military analysis conceded she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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