American Attack on Venezuela Fuels Fears of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

Recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have renewed worry regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's base have allegedly set their sights on the strategically important island in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Only a short time after the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, shared a suggestive image. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the American flag, with the cryptic message: "COMING."

This blatant threat to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"We are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. American security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for defence and future mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant television interview, the president refused to rule out the resorting to 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Credible Threat?

Some analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank director specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.