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

The latest US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have renewed apprehension regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the vast island in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Official Outrage

Only hours after the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, posted a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This overt threat to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"We are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget this year, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant television interview, the president refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance 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 look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

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 must not take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering 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."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a few hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.