American Attack on Venezuela Stokes Anxieties of Potential Danish Territory Acquisition.

The latest American bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's base have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important island in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours after the start of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, posted a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and firm condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should keep work together as such. US security is also the Arctic's and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial sum specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve 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 wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media appearance, the leader refused to exclude the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying great-power 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 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."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

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

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a joint and forceful rebuke: "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 territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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