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

The recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the detention of its president have renewed unease regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's political movement have allegedly focused on the resource-rich island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Only hours after the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, shared a suggestive image. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the American flag, with the cryptic message: "SOON."

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

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

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially increased its military budget this year, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's decisive move, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed European allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for defence and future mineral exploitation. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television appearance, the president refused to rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying 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 characterized Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland issued a unified and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek independence for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Military analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in defence conceded she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.