US Attack on Venezuela Raises Anxieties of Potential Danish Territory Annexation.

Recent American military action in the South American nation and the capture of its president have sparked worry regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time after the start of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt threat to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially increased its military budget recently, allocating a large sum expressly for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's actions, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media appearance, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during growing great-power rivalry in the polar region. "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 characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank director specializing in defence conceded she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.