US Attack on Venezuela Raises Fears of Potential Danish Territory Acquisition.

Recent US-led strike in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have sparked worry regarding America's designs on Greenland. Members of the former president's base have allegedly focused on the resource-rich island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Only hours after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant threat to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

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

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget this year, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's actions, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for national security and future resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television appearance, the president refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying 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 stated.

He described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Friction and Local Resistance

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy director specializing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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