American Attack on Venezuela Raises Fears of Future Danish Territory Takeover.

The recent US-led strike in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have ignited apprehension regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's political movement have reportedly focused on the strategically important landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Merely a short time after the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, shared a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep work together as such. US security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its military budget recently, allocating a large sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for defence and potential resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of 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 value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

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

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 take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy director specializing in defence admitted she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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