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

The latest US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its president have ignited apprehension regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the strategically important landmass following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time following the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, posted a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending this year, allocating a large amount expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's actions, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for defence and potential resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media interview, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position 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 take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

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

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire 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 seek independence for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy director specializing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.