US Attack on Venezuela Raises Concerns of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

Recent American strike in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have ignited worry regarding America's designs on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the resource-rich island following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Merely hours after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, posted a suggestive image. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and firm condemnation from Danish representatives.

"We are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a large sum specifically for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's actions, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media interview, the president declined to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This position 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 stated.

He described 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."

Mounting Friction and Local Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the territory's residents seek self-rule 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.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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