US Attack on Venezuela Stokes Anxieties of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

The latest American military action in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have renewed worry regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours after the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, posted a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's officials.

"We are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially increased its military budget recently, allocating a large amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's decisive move, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media appearance, the leader declined to rule out the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing 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 stated.

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

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of both Greenland delivered a unified and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence conceded 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 few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.