US Attack on Caracas Raises Concerns of Future Danish Territory Takeover.

The latest US-led military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have renewed worry regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the vast landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours following the start of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a symbolic image. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the American flag, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's actions, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable media appearance, the leader declined to rule out the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid 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 described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Opposition

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a joint and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Credible Threat?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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