American Attack on Venezuela Stokes Fears of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

The latest US-led strike in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have renewed unease regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the former president's base have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Only hours following the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, shared a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

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

"We are close allies and should keep work together as such. American security is also Greenland’s and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget this year, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's actions, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media appearance, the president refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing great-power competition 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 characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Local Opposition

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

The leaders 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."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.