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

The recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its president have renewed apprehension regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's base have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important landmass in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely a short time following the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Danish representatives.

"We are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a large amount expressly for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television interview, the president refused to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying great-power competition 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 characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of Denmark and 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 sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.