US Attack on Caracas Stokes Fears of Potential Danish Territory Annexation.

The latest US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the capture of its president have sparked worry regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the former president's base have reportedly set their sights on the vast island in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Official Outrage

Merely hours after the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House adviser, shared a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and strong criticism from Denmark's officials.

"We are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially increased its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's actions, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the president declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance 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 look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

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

The prime ministers 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 take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence admitted she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.