US Attack on Venezuela Fuels Fears of Potential Danish Territory Annexation.

Recent American military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have renewed worry regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important island following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Only a short time following the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, shared a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep work together as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the president, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has consistently alarmed European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered critically strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media appearance, the president declined to exclude the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance 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 look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a unified and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. 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 deploy a few hundred or a couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.