US Attack on Caracas Fuels Anxieties of Potential Danish Territory Acquisition.

The latest American strike in the South American nation and the capture of its president have sparked unease regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich island in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Backlash

Only hours following the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior White House aide, shared a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This blatant threat to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Danish officials.

"We are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. US security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget recently, allocating a large sum expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for national security and future resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television interview, the president declined to exclude the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid 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 described 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."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of Denmark and 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 reveals a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no desire to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy director focusing in defence conceded she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling 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.