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

The recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have renewed unease regarding America's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have reportedly focused on the resource-rich landmass following the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time after the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, posted a suggestive image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

This overt threat to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm condemnation from Danish officials.

"We are strong partners and should keep work together as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially increased its military budget this year, earmarking a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically important for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television interview, the leader declined to exclude the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying global competition 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

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

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

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

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