American Attack on Venezuela Stokes Fears of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

The latest US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the former president's political movement have allegedly focused on the strategically important landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Official Outrage

Only a short time following the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, shared a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the American flag, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

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

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a large sum specifically for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The situation were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative 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 events in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's actions, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant media interview, the leader declined to rule out the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying 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 stated.

He described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland delivered a joint and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

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

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

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

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