US Attack on Venezuela Fuels Fears of Potential Danish Territory Acquisition.

The latest US-led strike in the South American nation and the capture of its president have ignited worry regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's base have reportedly focused on the vast landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours after the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, shared a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the single-word caption: "SOON."

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

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

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget recently, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for national security and future mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television interview, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying global 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 described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a joint and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One policy director specializing in military analysis conceded she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.