US Attack on Venezuela Fuels Concerns of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

The latest American strike in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have renewed worry regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly focused on the strategically important landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Outrage

Merely hours after the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, posted a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word message: "COMING."

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

"We are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's actions, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during 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 described Greenland as having a "very small 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 Opposition

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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