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

The recent American strike in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have ignited worry regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's political movement have reportedly focused on the strategically important island in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, shared a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the cryptic message: "COMING."

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

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep work together as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a large amount specifically for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Strategic Interests

The situation were additionally complicated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media appearance, the leader declined to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying global competition in the Arctic. "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 characterized 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."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland issued a joint and forceful statement: "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 independence from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Military experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One policy director focusing in defence conceded she had previously 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 do anything about it," she concluded.