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

The recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's political movement have allegedly focused on the strategically important landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking White House adviser, shared a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to absorb the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a large amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the previous naming of a US state 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 "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's decisive move, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant television appearance, the president refused to rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes during intensifying global 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 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 international security."

Mounting Friction and Local Opposition

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously discounted 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 who could intervene about it," she concluded.