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

The recent US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the capture of its president have renewed unease regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's base have reportedly set their sights on the vast landmass in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time following the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, posted a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial sum specifically for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's actions, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

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

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media appearance, the president declined to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing great-power rivalry 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 constant "rhetoric" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying 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."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy director focusing in military analysis admitted 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 few hundred or a couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.