US Attack on Venezuela Raises Anxieties of Future Danish Territory Annexation.

The latest US-led military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have renewed worry regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely a short time following the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior White House aide, posted a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to annex the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep work together as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's decisive move, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has consistently alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for national security and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television interview, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying 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 global security."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland issued a unified and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek independence 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 increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy director specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "currently 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 concluded.