US Attack on Venezuela Raises Fears of Future Danish Territory Takeover.

The recent US-led military action in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's base have reportedly set their sights on the vast landmass in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely a short time after the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, shared a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant threat to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending this year, allocating a large sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for defence and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant television interview, the president refused to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid growing 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 remarked.

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

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Danish 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 stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to seek sovereignty for many years.

Analyst View: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy director focusing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.