American Attack on Venezuela Fuels Fears of Potential Danish Territory Annexation.

The latest US-led military action in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have renewed apprehension regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's political movement have allegedly focused on the strategically important island following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time after the start of the Caracas campaign, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House adviser, posted a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant threat to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Danish officials.

"We are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. American security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had substantially boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial sum specifically for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's actions, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and potential resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant television interview, the president declined to exclude the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing great-power 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 remarked.

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

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

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

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.