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

The latest American bombardment in Venezuela and the capture of its president have sparked worry regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly focused on the resource-rich landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours after the initiation of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, posted a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant threat to annex the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm condemnation from Danish representatives.

"We are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its military budget recently, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's decisive move, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically important for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant television appearance, the president refused to exclude the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during 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 remarked.

He characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Local Opposition

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

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 shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for many years.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in defence conceded she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.