American Attack on Venezuela Stokes Fears of Future Danish Territory Annexation.

The latest US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have renewed unease regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time after the initiation of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House adviser, posted a suggestive image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

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

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

The ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television interview, the president refused to rule out the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying great-power 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 remarked.

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

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis conceded she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.