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

Recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have sparked worry regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the vast landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time after the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House adviser, shared a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should keep work together as such. American security is also Greenland’s and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had substantially boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a large sum specifically for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we demand complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were additionally complicated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant television appearance, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes during intensifying 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 described Greenland as having a "tiny 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 Resistance

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified and stern 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 complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank analyst focusing in military analysis admitted 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 soldiers on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.