American Attack on Venezuela Raises Fears of Future Danish Territory Annexation.

Recent American strike in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have sparked worry regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Only a short time after the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, posted a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

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

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a large amount expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for national security and future resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television interview, the president refused to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during intensifying global 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 characterized 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."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Opposition

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

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Denmark, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Credible Threat?

Some experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in defence admitted she had once 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 few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.