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

The latest US-led strike in Venezuela and the capture of its president have sparked unease regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's base have allegedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Only hours following the start of the Caracas campaign, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. US security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had substantially increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a large sum expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

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

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's actions, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid 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 take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Credible Threat?

Military analysts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One thinktank director focusing in defence admitted she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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