US Attack on Venezuela Raises Concerns of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

The latest US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have renewed apprehension regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's base have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Official Outrage

Merely hours after the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, shared a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the cryptic message: "SOON."

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

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending recently, allocating a large sum expressly for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's actions, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable television interview, the president refused to rule out the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance 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 characterized 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 Friction and Local Resistance

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland issued a unified and stern 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 complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy director specializing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.