US Attack on Caracas Raises Concerns of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

The latest American military action in the South American nation and the capture of its president have renewed worry regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the vast island in the wake of the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours after the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, posted a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the cryptic message: "SOON."

This overt threat to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"We are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media interview, the president refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance 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 described 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 Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to seek sovereignty for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy director specializing in defence admitted she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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