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

The recent American strike in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have renewed unease regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the vast landmass following the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours after the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a symbolic image. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant threat to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm criticism from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is also the Arctic's and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget recently, allocating a large amount expressly for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's decisive move, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media interview, the president refused to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid growing global competition 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 remarked.

He characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.