US Attack on Venezuela Stokes Fears of Potential Danish Territory Annexation.

The latest US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have ignited apprehension regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's base have allegedly set their sights on the resource-rich island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Only hours after the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, shared a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and firm condemnation from Danish representatives.

"We are close allies and should continue to work together 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 guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's decisive move, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television interview, the president refused to exclude the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing global 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 described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Friction and Local Opposition

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of both Greenland delivered a unified and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the territory's residents desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in defence admitted she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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