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

Recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its president have renewed apprehension regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the vast landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Merely hours following the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word caption: "SOON."

This blatant threat to absorb the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and firm criticism from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to work together as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally complicated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's actions, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently unnerved European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered critically strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable television appearance, the president refused to rule out the use of 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 stated.

He described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Local Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland issued a unified and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis admitted she had previously 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 on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.