American Attack on Venezuela Raises Concerns of Future Danish Territory Acquisition.

The recent US-led military action in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have renewed worry regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Only a short time after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, shared a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic message: "SOON."

This overt threat to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its military budget this year, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's actions, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media appearance, the leader refused to exclude the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during growing 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 remarked.

He characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Friction and Local Resistance

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.