American Attack on Venezuela Raises Anxieties of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

The latest American military action in Venezuela and the detention of its president have sparked apprehension regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the resource-rich island in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time after the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, posted a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This overt threat to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget this year, earmarking a large sum expressly for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for national security and future mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television interview, the president declined to exclude the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during 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 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 global security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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 reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One policy director specializing in defence conceded she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a few hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.