US Attack on Caracas Fuels Fears of Future Danish Territory Takeover.

Recent US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have ignited worry regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's base have allegedly set their sights on the strategically important island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Merely a short time after the start of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, posted a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant threat to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and strong condemnation from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. American security is also the Arctic's and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's actions, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered critically strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant television appearance, the president refused to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position 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 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."

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

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

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

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

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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