US Attack on Venezuela Fuels Concerns of Potential Danish Territory Acquisition.

The latest American bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its president have renewed unease regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours following the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, shared a symbolic image. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and firm condemnation from Danish officials.

"We are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget this year, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media interview, the president refused to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing 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 stated.

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

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Opposition

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders 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."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to seek sovereignty for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis conceded she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now 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 not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.