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

The recent US-led military action in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have renewed apprehension regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Merely a short time following the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, posted a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This blatant threat to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its military budget this year, earmarking a large sum expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's actions, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television interview, the president refused to exclude the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid growing global 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 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 global security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

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

The leaders of both Greenland issued a joint and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents desire independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek independence for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in defence conceded she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.