American Attack on Caracas Fuels Anxieties of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

The latest US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have ignited unease regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's base have reportedly focused on the resource-rich island in the wake of the operations in South America.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours following the start of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, posted a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and firm condemnation from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep work together as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Strategic Interests

The tensions were additionally complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's decisive move, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for defence and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media interview, the president refused to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid growing great-power competition in the Arctic. "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 "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 Local Opposition

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Danish security agency 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."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek sovereignty for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in defence admitted she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.