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

The recent American military action in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have ignited worry regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's base have allegedly focused on the vast island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Only hours after the start of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential aide, posted a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and firm condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep work together as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget this year, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Strategic Interests

The tensions were additionally complicated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered critically strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television interview, the leader refused to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying global 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's 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 forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One policy analyst specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.