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

Recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have sparked worry regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's political movement have allegedly focused on the resource-rich island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Merely hours following the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, posted a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm condemnation from Danish representatives.

"We are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending recently, allocating a large amount specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were further complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television interview, the president declined to exclude the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing global 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Opposition

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

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a joint and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents desire independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Credible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One policy director focusing in defence conceded she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.