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

The recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its president have sparked unease regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich island following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Merely hours following the start of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior White House aide, shared a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, earmarking a large amount expressly for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally complicated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's decisive move, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant television appearance, the leader refused to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position 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 characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

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

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in defence conceded she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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