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

The recent US-led military action in Venezuela and the detention of its president have ignited unease regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours after the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior White House adviser, shared a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should keep work together as such. American security is also the Arctic's and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that the kingdom had substantially boosted its military budget this year, allocating a large sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

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

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television appearance, the leader refused to exclude the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid growing 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 stated.

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

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

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

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank analyst focusing in military analysis conceded she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.