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

The latest US-led military action in the South American nation and the capture of its president have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the vast island following the events in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Outrage

Merely a short time following the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a senior presidential aide, posted a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

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

"We are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. American security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget this year, earmarking a substantial sum expressly for Northern and regional security. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

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

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's actions, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media appearance, the leader declined to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying global 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland issued a joint and forceful 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 nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Credible Threat?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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