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

The recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its president have renewed apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's political movement have allegedly focused on the strategically important island following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time following the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, shared a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt threat to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is also 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 Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget this year, allocating a large amount expressly for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since returning to office, the American leader has consistently unnerved European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant media appearance, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid growing great-power 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 stated.

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."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy director specializing in military analysis conceded she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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