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

The latest American military action in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have sparked unease regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely a short time after the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House adviser, shared a suggestive image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the single-word caption: "SOON."

This blatant threat to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to work together as such. US security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending recently, allocating a large amount specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's decisive move, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media interview, the leader refused to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance 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 cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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 annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in defence conceded she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a few hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.