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

The recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have sparked worry regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the vast island in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Merely hours after the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt threat to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep work together as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget this year, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

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

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

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically important for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media interview, the president refused to rule out the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying great-power 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's residents desire independence from Denmark, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One policy director focusing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed 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 unclear to me who could intervene about it," she concluded.