American Attack on Venezuela Fuels Anxieties of Future Danish Territory Takeover.

Recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the resource-rich island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time following the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House adviser, shared a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's officials.

"We are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. American security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a large amount expressly for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's actions, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for defence and future mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media appearance, the leader refused to exclude the use of military force to gain control of 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 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 global security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a joint and forceful 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 nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank director focusing in defence conceded she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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