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

The latest US-led military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have renewed unease regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time after the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, posted a symbolic image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

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

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

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently alarmed European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media appearance, the president refused to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during 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 characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Local Opposition

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling 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 cannot take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank director specializing in military analysis admitted she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now 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 observed.