US Attack on Venezuela Fuels Concerns of Future Danish Territory Takeover.

The latest US-led military action in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have sparked worry regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours following the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, shared a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further complicated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for defence and future resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying 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 remarked.

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

Growing Friction and Local Opposition

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of both Greenland issued a joint and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to seek sovereignty for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence conceded she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.