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

The latest American bombardment in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have renewed worry regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the former president's base have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important island in the wake of the operations in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Outrage

Merely a short time after the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, shared a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and firm criticism from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had substantially increased its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media appearance, the leader declined to rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid 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 take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of intent, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Credible Threat?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One policy director specializing in military analysis conceded she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.