American Attack on Caracas Fuels Concerns of Future Danish Territory Takeover.

The recent American military action in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have renewed worry regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important island following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours after the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a symbolic map. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had substantially boosted its military budget this year, allocating a large sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the president, 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 commended the president's decisive move, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered critically strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant television interview, the president refused to exclude the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during growing global 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 value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

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

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a unified and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Credible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank director focusing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.