US Attack on Caracas Raises Anxieties of Future Danish Territory Acquisition.

The latest US-led military action in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have ignited worry regarding America's designs on Greenland. Followers of the former president's political movement have allegedly focused on the resource-rich landmass following the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours after the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, shared a symbolic image. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "SOON."

This blatant threat to absorb the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to work together as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant television interview, the president declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing global competition in the Arctic. "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 take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland delivered a joint and forceful 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 complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank director specializing in defence admitted she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.