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

Recent US-led strike in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours after the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking White House adviser, shared a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

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

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. US security is also the Arctic's and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had substantially increased its military budget recently, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for national security and future resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media interview, the leader declined to rule out the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during growing great-power 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 described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy director specializing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.