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

Recent US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have renewed apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's base have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours after the start of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House adviser, shared a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

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

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending this year, earmarking a large amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for defence and potential resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the leader declined to rule out the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying global competition in the Arctic. "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 value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland issued a unified and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in defence conceded she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.