US Attack on Caracas Raises Concerns of Potential Danish Territory Acquisition.

The latest US-led military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have ignited unease regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Followers of the former president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Only a short time after the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, shared a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This blatant threat to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

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

The ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its military budget recently, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Strategic Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's decisive move, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant television interview, the leader refused to rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying great-power competition 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 look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Local Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a unified and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis admitted she had previously 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 few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.