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

Recent American military action in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have renewed unease regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours following the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior White House adviser, shared a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, with the cryptic message: "SOON."

This overt threat to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and firm condemnation from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget this year, earmarking a large amount expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's actions, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media interview, the president declined to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying global competition 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

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

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a joint and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Credible Threat?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.