US Attack on Caracas Stokes Fears of Future Danish Territory Acquisition.

Recent American strike in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have renewed worry regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the former president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the vast landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Only hours after the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential aide, posted a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt threat to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"We are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its military budget this year, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media appearance, the president declined to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during 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 "very small 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 Opposition

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

The leaders 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 reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst focusing in defence conceded she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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