US Attack on Caracas Fuels Fears of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

The recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have renewed apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the vast island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours following the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential aide, shared a suggestive map. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to work together as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a large amount specifically for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's actions, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

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

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant television appearance, the president declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

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

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek 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 declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Military experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted 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 inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.