American Attack on Venezuela Raises Concerns of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

The latest American military action in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have sparked unease regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's political movement have reportedly focused on the vast landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time after the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, posted a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to cooperate 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 collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a large amount specifically for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media appearance, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying 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 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."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a unified and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed 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 couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.