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

The latest American military action in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's base have allegedly set their sights on the vast island in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours following the start of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House adviser, shared a symbolic map. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to absorb the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep work together as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had substantially increased its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television interview, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position 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 stated.

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

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of both Greenland delivered a joint and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy director focusing in military analysis conceded she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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