American Attack on Venezuela Raises Fears of Future Danish Territory Acquisition.

The recent US-led military action in the South American nation and the capture of its president have renewed worry regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important landmass following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Merely hours following the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, shared a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently unnerved European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for national security and future resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant media appearance, the president declined to exclude the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during intensifying great-power competition 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 characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of Denmark and 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."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's residents desire independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One policy director focusing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.