US Attack on Venezuela Raises Concerns of Potential Danish Territory Acquisition.

The recent American military action in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have ignited unease regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the former president's base have reportedly focused on the strategically important island in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

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

This overt suggestion to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

"We are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally complicated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's decisive move, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has consistently alarmed European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered critically strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media appearance, the leader refused to exclude the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid 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 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 Friction and Local Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy director focusing in defence conceded she had once discounted 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 soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.