American Attack on Venezuela Fuels Fears of Potential Danish Territory Annexation.

The latest American military action in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have sparked worry regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's base have reportedly focused on the strategically important landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Only hours after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior White House adviser, shared a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. American security is also the Arctic's and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that the kingdom had substantially increased its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's actions, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television appearance, the president refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying global 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 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 global security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of both Greenland issued a unified and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank director focusing in defence admitted she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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