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

The latest US-led military action in the South American nation and the detention of its president have ignited apprehension regarding America's designs on Greenland. Members of the former president's political movement have reportedly focused on the strategically important landmass in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Outrage

Only a short time following the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, shared a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt threat to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Danish officials.

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget recently, earmarking a large amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for defence and future mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant television appearance, the president refused to exclude the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid growing global 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 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 international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of intent, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a joint and forceful statement: "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 territory's residents desire independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

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

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.