US Attack on Venezuela Raises Anxieties of Future Danish Territory Takeover.

The latest American military action in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Members of the former president's political movement have reportedly focused on the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time following the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, shared a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This overt threat to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and firm condemnation from Danish officials.

"We are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’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 diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a large amount expressly for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we demand complete respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

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

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the president declined to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during growing 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 remarked.

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

Growing Friction and Indigenous Resistance

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

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Credible Threat?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence conceded she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.