US Attack on Caracas Raises Fears of Future Danish Territory Takeover.

The recent US-led military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have sparked worry regarding America's designs on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important landmass in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time following the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget this year, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally complicated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's actions, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally strategic for national security and future mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media appearance, the president refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes during intensifying 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 described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

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

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in defence admitted she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.