US Attack on Venezuela Stokes Concerns of Future Danish Territory Acquisition.

The latest US-led strike in Venezuela and the capture of its president have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's base have allegedly set their sights on the resource-rich island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours after the start of the Caracas campaign, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior presidential aide, posted a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt threat to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a large amount specifically for Northern and regional security. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally complicated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media interview, the president refused to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying global rivalry 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 described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish 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 delivered a joint and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for many years.

Analyst View: A Credible Threat?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One policy director focusing in defence conceded she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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