American Attack on Venezuela Fuels Fears of Future Danish Territory Annexation.

The latest US-led military action in the South American nation and the capture of its president have renewed worry regarding America's designs on Greenland. Members of the former president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important island following the events in South America.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours following the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, shared a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

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

"We are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its military budget recently, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous appointment 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 volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's decisive move, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television interview, the leader refused to rule out the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying 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 stated.

He characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland issued a joint and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the island'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 many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis conceded she had once dismissed 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 which power could intervene about it," she observed.