American Attack on Caracas Fuels Fears of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

The latest American strike in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's base have allegedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours after the start of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, shared a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant threat to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm condemnation from Danish officials.

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

The diplomat additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a large amount specifically for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the US president has consistently alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television interview, the president declined to rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes during intensifying great-power 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 remarked.

He described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Local Opposition

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

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Military analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in defence admitted she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.