American Attack on Venezuela Fuels Fears of Future Danish Territory Acquisition.

The latest US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have ignited worry regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the strategically important island in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Merely a short time after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a symbolic image. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

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

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

The ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a large sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Goals

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

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally strategic for national security and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media interview, the leader declined to rule out the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during growing 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 look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant 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 experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in defence 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 few hundred or a couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.