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

Recent American bombardment in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have renewed apprehension regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the vast landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Only hours after the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt threat to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget recently, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally complicated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for defence and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid growing global competition 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 described 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 Tensions and Local Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland issued a unified 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 picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.