American Attack on Caracas Raises Fears of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

Recent US-led military action in the South American nation and the capture of its president have ignited worry regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the former president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the vast island in the wake of the operations in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Outrage

Only hours after the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, shared a symbolic map. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt threat to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for national security and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television interview, the president declined to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying 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 stated.

He characterized Greenland as having a "very small 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 Opposition

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a joint and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy director focusing in defence admitted she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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