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

Recent US-led military action in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have renewed apprehension regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important island following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours after the initiation of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a suggestive image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep work together as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were additionally complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the president, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the president declined to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying global rivalry 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 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, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling 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 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 also little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One policy director focusing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the sabre-rattling 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 unclear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.