American Attack on Venezuela Raises Concerns of Potential Danish Territory Acquisition.

The recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's political movement have allegedly focused on the resource-rich island in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time after the start of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, shared a suggestive image. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word message: "SOON."

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

"We are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, earmarking a large amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's decisive move, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for national security and future mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable television interview, the president declined to rule out the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing great-power 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 remarked.

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 Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Danish 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 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 complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

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

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.