American Attack on Venezuela Fuels Anxieties of Potential Danish Territory Acquisition.

The recent US-led military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have sparked worry regarding America's designs on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's base have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich island in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Official Outrage

Merely a short time after the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, posted a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word message: "SOON."

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

"We are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently alarmed European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for defence and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the president declined to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire 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 stated.

He characterized 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 global security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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