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

Recent US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the capture of its president have ignited worry regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Merely a short time following the initiation of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, posted a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This overt threat to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and firm condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were further complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for national security and future resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media appearance, the president refused to rule out the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid growing global competition 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of intent, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of both Greenland delivered a joint and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank director specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.