American Attack on Venezuela Fuels Concerns of Potential Danish Territory Annexation.

The latest US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have sparked unease regarding America's designs on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's base have reportedly set their sights on the vast landmass following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Merely hours after the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, 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 land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had substantially increased its military budget this year, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the president, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television interview, the president refused to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes during growing great-power 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 remarked.

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 international security."

Growing Friction and Indigenous 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 prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland issued a joint and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One thinktank director focusing in defence conceded she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.