American Attack on Venezuela Raises Concerns of Potential Danish Territory Annexation.

The recent American strike in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have ignited worry regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the vast landmass following the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time after the start of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word message: "SOON."

This overt threat to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners 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 guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its military budget recently, allocating a large sum specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally complicated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's decisive move, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable television interview, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid 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 remarked.

He described 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."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified 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 vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Denmark, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek independence for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in military analysis admitted 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 troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.