American Attack on Venezuela Fuels Concerns of Future Danish Territory Takeover.

The recent US-led strike in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have renewed apprehension regarding America's designs on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours following the start of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, posted a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and firm condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had substantially boosted its defence spending this year, earmarking a large sum specifically for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked 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 praised the president's actions, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the US president has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for national security and future resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television interview, the president refused to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing global 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 stated.

He described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Resistance

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 leaders of both Greenland issued a joint and forceful rebuke: "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 nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.