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

The recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the vast island following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Only a short time after the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House adviser, shared a suggestive image. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This blatant threat to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

"We are strong partners and should keep work together as such. US security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial sum expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for national security and future resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media interview, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes during 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 value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Friction and Local Resistance

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

The leaders of both 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 picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Threat?

Military analysts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One thinktank analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed 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 which power could intervene about it," she concluded.