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

The recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its president have renewed worry regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Followers of the former president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the strategically important island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Only a short time after the start of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a suggestive image. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

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

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

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget recently, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were additionally exacerbated 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 serve in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for defence and future resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media interview, the president declined to exclude the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during intensifying 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 take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.