American Attack on Venezuela Stokes Anxieties of Future Danish Territory Annexation.

Recent American military action in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding America's designs on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the vast landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Merely a short time following the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a suggestive image. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong criticism from Danish officials.

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget this year, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, 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 praised the president's actions, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media interview, the leader declined to exclude the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying 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 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."

Growing Friction and Local Opposition

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's residents desire independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to seek independence for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank analyst focusing in military analysis conceded she had previously 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 soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.