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

Recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its president have renewed apprehension regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's base have reportedly set their sights on the vast island following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Only a short time after the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a senior White House aide, shared a symbolic image. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to absorb the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a large amount expressly for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's actions, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television interview, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying great-power competition 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 described 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 Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Military analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis conceded she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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