American Attack on Venezuela Raises Fears of Potential Danish Territory Acquisition.

The latest American military action in Venezuela and the capture of its president have sparked unease regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's base have reportedly focused on the strategically important island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Merely hours after the initiation of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior presidential aide, posted a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm condemnation from Denmark's officials.

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

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a large sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for national security and future mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media interview, the leader refused to exclude the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes during 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 "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 Local Resistance

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

The leaders 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."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One policy director specializing in defence admitted she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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