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

Recent US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Official Outrage

Merely a short time after the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, posted a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This overt threat to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Denmark's officials.

"We are close allies and should continue to 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 work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget recently, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

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

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's actions, connecting it to the wider "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 critically important for national security and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television appearance, the president refused to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying global 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 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 Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek sovereignty for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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