American Attack on Venezuela Stokes Concerns of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

The latest American bombardment in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have renewed apprehension regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Only hours after the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House adviser, shared a symbolic map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"We are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for national security and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant media appearance, the president refused to exclude the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid 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 international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One policy director focusing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.