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

The latest US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its president have renewed apprehension regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass following the events in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Only hours after the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, posted a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to annex the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep work together as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally complicated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the president, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's actions, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for defence and future mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television appearance, the president refused to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying great-power 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 remarked.

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

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

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

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland issued a unified and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank director specializing in defence 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 few hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.