US Attack on Venezuela Fuels Anxieties of Potential Danish Territory Annexation.

The latest US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the detention of its president have renewed apprehension regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the vast island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time after the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, shared a suggestive map. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

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

"We are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget recently, allocating a large sum specifically for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's actions, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media interview, the president declined to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid 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 remarked.

He characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Friction and Local Resistance

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of both Greenland delivered 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 sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis conceded she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible 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 observed.