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

Recent American bombardment in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have ignited worry regarding America's designs on Greenland. Followers of the former president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the vast landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Merely hours following the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, shared a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"We are close allies and should keep work together as such. US security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget this year, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further complicated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, stating 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 administration's actions, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered critically strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant television appearance, the president refused to exclude the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This position 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 remarked.

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

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a joint and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One policy director focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously 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 few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.