American Attack on Venezuela Fuels Concerns of Potential Danish Territory Annexation.

Recent American strike in the South American nation and the capture of its president have sparked apprehension regarding America's designs on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's base have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich island following the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time following the commencement of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a high-ranking White House adviser, shared a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the cryptic message: "COMING."

This blatant threat to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"We are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. American security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget recently, allocating a large amount specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally complicated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media interview, the leader refused to exclude the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes during growing great-power 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Local Opposition

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of both Greenland issued a unified and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek independence for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in defence conceded she had once discounted 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 soldiers on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.