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

The latest American military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have renewed unease regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's political movement have reportedly focused on the strategically important landmass following the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Official Outrage

Only a short time after the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, posted a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to work together as such. US security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget this year, earmarking a large sum specifically for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's actions, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television interview, the leader declined to rule out the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing great-power 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 remarked.

He characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a joint and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One policy analyst specializing in military analysis conceded she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "currently 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 not clear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.