American Attack on Venezuela Fuels Concerns of Future Danish Territory Acquisition.

The latest US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have ignited unease regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's base have reportedly focused on the vast landmass following the operations in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Merely hours after the initiation of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, posted a suggestive image. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the American flag, with the cryptic message: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s 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 ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget this year, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were additionally complicated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's actions, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically important for defence and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant television interview, the leader declined to rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during 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 cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

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

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 annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in defence conceded she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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