US Attack on Venezuela Stokes Fears of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

The latest US-led military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have ignited apprehension regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's base have allegedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Merely a short time after the start of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a suggestive map. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the cryptic message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. American security is also the Arctic's and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget this year, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for defence and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media interview, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during 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 take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Friction and Local Opposition

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

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst specializing in defence admitted she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a couple hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.