US Attack on Venezuela Stokes Concerns of Future Danish Territory Takeover.

The latest American strike in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding America's designs on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's base have allegedly focused on the vast landmass in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Merely hours after the start of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, shared a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

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

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget this year, allocating a large amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's decisive move, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media appearance, the president declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid growing 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 described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's security agency 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 stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy director specializing in defence admitted she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a few hundred or a couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.