US Attack on Caracas Fuels Anxieties of Future Danish Territory Acquisition.

Recent US-led military action in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have renewed apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours after the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, shared a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the single-word message: "SOON."

This overt threat to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm condemnation from Danish officials.

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a large amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's decisive move, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically important for defence and potential resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television interview, the president declined to exclude the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing great-power 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 look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

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

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland issued a joint and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously dismissed 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 soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.