US Attack on Venezuela Stokes Concerns of Future Danish Territory Acquisition.

The latest American military action in Venezuela and the capture of its president have sparked unease regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the vast island following the operations in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Only a short time after the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant threat to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

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

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a large sum expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's actions, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for national security and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying great-power rivalry in the Arctic. "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 value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

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

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland issued a unified and forceful rebuke: "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 nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's residents desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.