US Attack on Venezuela Stokes Anxieties of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

The recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly focused on the vast landmass in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time after the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a suggestive image. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

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

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a large amount expressly for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally complicated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for national security and future resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media appearance, the president declined to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing global 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 stated.

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

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

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

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no desire 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 action. One policy analyst specializing in defence conceded she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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