US Attack on Venezuela Raises Concerns of Potential Danish Territory Annexation.

The latest American strike in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have renewed unease regarding America's designs on Greenland. Members of the former president's political movement have reportedly focused on the strategically important island following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours after the start of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, shared a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, with the cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. American security is also the Arctic's and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget this year, earmarking a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's decisive move, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant media appearance, the leader refused to exclude the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid growing great-power 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 remarked.

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

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

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

The leaders of both Greenland issued a joint and forceful 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 picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Plausible Threat?

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

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.