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

Recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have ignited unease regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's base have allegedly set their sights on the resource-rich island in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely a short time after the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, posted a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant threat to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

The tensions were additionally complicated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's actions, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television interview, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing great-power 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 described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of both 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 nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst focusing in defence conceded she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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