US Attack on Venezuela Fuels Fears of Future Danish Territory Annexation.

The latest American military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding America's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the vast island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time after the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House adviser, posted a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget this year, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Interests

The tensions were additionally complicated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's decisive move, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media appearance, the president refused to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

In reaction 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 issued a unified and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to seek independence for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis conceded she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.