US Attack on Caracas Raises Anxieties of Future Danish Territory Acquisition.

The latest American strike in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's base have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass following the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours after the start of the Caracas campaign, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a suggestive image. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep work together as such. American security is also Greenland’s and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget recently, earmarking a large amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's decisive move, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media appearance, the president refused to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying great-power rivalry 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 characterized 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."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of intent, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland issued a joint and forceful rebuke: "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 vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in defence conceded she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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