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

Recent American bombardment in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time following the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a senior presidential aide, shared a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to absorb the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm criticism from Danish representatives.

"We are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending recently, allocating a large amount specifically for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's actions, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for defence and future mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television interview, the president refused to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing global rivalry 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 remarked.

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

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of both Greenland delivered a unified and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy director focusing in military analysis conceded she had once 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 few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.