American Attack on Caracas Stokes Concerns of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

Recent American military action in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have sparked worry regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the vast landmass following the events in South America.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours after the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, shared a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

"We are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. American security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's actions, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television interview, the president declined to rule out the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing 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 "tiny 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 constant "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One policy director focusing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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