American Attack on Venezuela Raises Fears of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

The recent US-led military action in Venezuela and the capture of its president have renewed worry regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the former president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours following the initiation of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep work together as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally complicated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's actions, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically important for defence and future resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the president declined to exclude the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This position 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 stated.

He characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

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 cannot annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Credible Threat?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis 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 inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.