US Attack on Venezuela Stokes Fears of Potential Danish Territory Annexation.

The latest American bombardment in Venezuela and the capture of its president have ignited apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's base have reportedly focused on the resource-rich island in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Only hours after the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, posted a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's officials.

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

The ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget recently, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It currently houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television interview, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during 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 remarked.

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 international security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

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

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One policy director specializing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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