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

The recent American military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have renewed worry regarding America's designs on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time after the start of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, posted a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt threat to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and firm criticism from Danish officials.

"We are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had substantially boosted its military budget this year, earmarking a large sum expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's decisive move, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television interview, the leader declined to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence admitted she had once discounted 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 which power could intervene about it," she concluded.