American Attack on Caracas Fuels Concerns of Potential Danish Territory Acquisition.

The recent US-led military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have renewed apprehension regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the vast island in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Merely a short time after the start of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, shared a suggestive image. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This blatant threat to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Denmark's officials.

"We are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget this year, earmarking a large amount specifically for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media interview, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes during intensifying global rivalry 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 remarked.

He characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Local Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland issued a unified and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Threat?

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

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.