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

The recent American military action in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the vast landmass in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours after the start of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, posted a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

This overt threat to annex the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong criticism from Denmark's officials.

"We are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget recently, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's actions, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for national security and future mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant television appearance, the leader declined to exclude the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid growing global rivalry 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 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 global security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

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

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One policy director specializing in defence conceded she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently 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.