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

The latest American military action in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have ignited worry regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the former president's base have reportedly set their sights on the vast landmass following the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours following the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Danish representatives.

"We are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for national security and potential resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media interview, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying great-power 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 characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

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

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland issued a joint and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in defence conceded she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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