American Attack on Venezuela Raises Anxieties of Future Danish Territory Annexation.

The latest US-led strike in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have ignited unease regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Only a short time after the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, shared a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This blatant threat to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm condemnation from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget recently, allocating a large amount specifically for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's actions, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and potential resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media interview, the leader refused to exclude the use of armed action to gain control of 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 stated.

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

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

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

The leaders of both Greenland issued a unified and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had once 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 few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.