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

The latest American bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its president have renewed worry regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the former president's base have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich island in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours following the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, posted a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

This overt threat to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"We are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. US security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a large amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further complicated by the recent naming 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 unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media interview, the leader declined to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying 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 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 international security."

Mounting Friction and Local Resistance

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

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 overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek sovereignty for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence conceded she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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