American Attack on Caracas Fuels Concerns of Potential Danish Territory Acquisition.

The recent US-led military action in the South American nation and the capture of its president have ignited unease regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the vast landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Only hours following the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a symbolic image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and firm condemnation from Danish representatives.

"We are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget recently, earmarking a large sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we demand complete respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's actions, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the president refused to rule out the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

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

Analyst View: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One policy director specializing in defence admitted she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.