US Attack on Venezuela Stokes Fears of Future Danish Territory Acquisition.

Recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding America's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's base have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important island following the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Only hours following the start of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

This overt threat to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep work together as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending recently, allocating a large amount specifically for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we expect full respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

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

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant media appearance, the president declined to exclude the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid growing 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 stated.

He described 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."

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of both Greenland issued a joint and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in defence conceded she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.