US Attack on Venezuela Stokes Concerns of Future Danish Territory Annexation.

The recent American strike in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Merely a short time following the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, shared a symbolic image. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant television appearance, the president declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing 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 described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

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

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to join the United States. The island has had the option to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy director focusing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a few hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.