American Attack on Caracas Raises Fears of Potential Danish Territory Acquisition.

Recent American military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have sparked worry regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the vast landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours after the start of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, shared a suggestive image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

This blatant threat to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

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

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were further complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's actions, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television interview, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes during intensifying great-power 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 stated.

He characterized 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."

Mounting Friction and Local Opposition

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Credible Threat?

Military analysts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One thinktank director specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.