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

Recent American strike in Venezuela and the capture of its president have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have reportedly focused on the resource-rich landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours following the start of the Caracas campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt threat to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and firm condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a large sum expressly for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently unnerved European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media interview, the president declined to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing global 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 remarked.

He described Greenland as having a "tiny 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 threats, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One thinktank analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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