American Attack on Venezuela Stokes Fears of Future Danish Territory Acquisition.

The latest US-led military action in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have ignited worry regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the former president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the vast island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours after the start of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, shared a symbolic image. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

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

"We are strong partners and should keep work together 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 ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget recently, allocating a large sum expressly for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were additionally complicated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant television appearance, the leader declined to rule out the use of armed action to acquire 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 stated.

He characterized 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 response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a joint and stern 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 desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy director specializing in defence conceded she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard 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 observed.