US Attack on Caracas Raises Fears of Future Danish Territory Annexation.

The latest US-led strike in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have sparked worry regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the vast landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time following the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, shared a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic message: "COMING."

This blatant threat to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's actions, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

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

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant television appearance, the leader declined to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes during growing global rivalry in the polar region. "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 take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the territory's residents seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis conceded she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently 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.