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

The latest American military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have sparked unease regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Followers of the former president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important landmass following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours following the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, posted a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "COMING."

This overt threat to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should keep work together as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its military budget this year, allocating a large sum specifically for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's actions, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and future mineral exploitation. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant media interview, the president declined to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid growing great-power 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 take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Friction and Local Resistance

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of both Greenland delivered a unified and forceful statement: "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 overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in defence conceded she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a few hundred or a couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.