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

The latest American bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its president have renewed unease regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Followers of the former president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Only a short time following the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, posted a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the single-word caption: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and firm criticism from Danish officials.

"We are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a large amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's actions, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the US president has consistently unnerved European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television appearance, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying global 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence admitted she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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