American Attack on Venezuela Stokes Concerns of Future Danish Territory Acquisition.

The latest US-led strike in the South American nation and the detention of its president have renewed worry regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly focused on the vast landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours following the initiation of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, posted a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant threat to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should keep work together as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and our security," declared 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 increased its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media appearance, the president refused to rule out the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying great-power rivalry 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

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

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 nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the territory's residents desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One policy director specializing in military analysis admitted she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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