US Attack on Venezuela Fuels Fears of Future Danish Territory Acquisition.

The recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's base have allegedly set their sights on the strategically important landmass following the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours following the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word caption: "SOON."

This blatant threat to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and firm criticism from Denmark's officials.

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

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered critically strategic for national security and future mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid growing 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."

Mounting Friction and Local Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One policy director focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.