American Attack on Venezuela Raises Anxieties of Potential Danish Territory Annexation.

The latest American military action in Venezuela and the capture of its president have ignited unease regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the vast island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours after the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"We are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a large amount specifically for Northern and regional security. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating 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, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for defence and potential resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media appearance, the president refused to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing great-power competition 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 described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of intent, Denmark's intelligence service 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 statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

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

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.