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

The latest US-led military action in the South American nation and the detention of its president have ignited unease regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the vast landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Outrage

Merely a short time following the start of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, shared a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt threat to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to cooperate 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 US work together to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's actions, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically important for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable television appearance, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Military analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence conceded she had once 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 troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.