US Attack on Venezuela Stokes Fears of Potential Danish Territory Annexation.

Recent American strike in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding America's designs on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the resource-rich island following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Merely hours following the initiation of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, posted a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word caption: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget this year, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's actions, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for defence and future mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant media appearance, the leader declined to rule out the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid growing great-power rivalry 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 Friction and Local Resistance

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

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

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.