US Attack on Venezuela Raises Anxieties of Potential Danish Territory Acquisition.

The recent American strike in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have renewed worry regarding America's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the vast island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time after the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior White House aide, shared a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and firm criticism from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a substantial sum specifically for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's actions, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for national security and future resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing 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 stated.

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 global security."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank director specializing in defence admitted she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.