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

The recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its president have sparked worry regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's base have reportedly focused on the vast landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time after the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a senior White House adviser, shared a suggestive image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Danish 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," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media appearance, the leader refused to exclude the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying 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 characterized 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."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Opposition

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of both Greenland delivered a unified and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some analysts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy director focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a few hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.