US Attack on Venezuela Raises Anxieties of Potential Danish Territory Annexation.

The recent American strike in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding America's designs on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly focused on the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time following the start of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget this year, earmarking a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for national security and potential resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television appearance, the president declined to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid growing great-power 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 stated.

He characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Opposition

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a joint and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the territory's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in defence admitted she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a few hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.