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

The recent US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have ignited unease regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's base have reportedly focused on the resource-rich landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours after the start of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a senior White House aide, posted a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently unnerved transatlantic partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television interview, the president declined to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying global competition 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 remarked.

He characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Local Opposition

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland issued a joint and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric 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 not clear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.