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

The recent US-led strike in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have renewed unease regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's political movement have reportedly focused on the strategically important island in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours following the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"We are close allies and should keep work together as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a substantial sum expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's decisive move, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and future mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant television interview, the leader declined to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes during growing great-power 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 stated.

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 international security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of both Greenland delivered a unified and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst focusing in defence admitted she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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