American Attack on Venezuela Fuels Concerns of Future Danish Territory Annexation.

The recent American military action in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have sparked worry regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's political movement have allegedly focused on the vast island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours following the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior White House aide, posted a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

This overt threat to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget this year, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's actions, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently unnerved European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for defence and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television interview, the president declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying global 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 stated.

He described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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 cannot annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents seek independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence conceded she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.