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

The latest American military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have sparked worry regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's base have allegedly set their sights on the vast island in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours following the start of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking White House adviser, shared a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

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

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep work together as such. US security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget this year, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Northern and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media appearance, the leader refused to rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying great-power rivalry 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 described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Opposition

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

The prime ministers of both Greenland delivered a joint and forceful 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 sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek sovereignty for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy director specializing in defence admitted she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a few hundred or a couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.