American Attack on Venezuela Fuels Fears of Potential Danish Territory Acquisition.

The latest American military action in the South American nation and the detention of its president have renewed apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's base have reportedly focused on the strategically important landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours following the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, shared a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and firm criticism from Danish representatives.

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

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a large sum specifically for Northern and regional security. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's actions, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media interview, the leader declined to exclude the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying global 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of both Greenland delivered a unified and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to seek independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One policy analyst specializing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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