US Attack on Venezuela Fuels Concerns of Potential Danish Territory Annexation.

The recent American bombardment in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have sparked unease regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's base have reportedly focused on the resource-rich island following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Merely hours after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, posted a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending this year, allocating a large sum expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's decisive move, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant television appearance, the president refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes during 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 remarked.

He described 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 reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Public opinion 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 desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis conceded she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.