American Attack on Caracas Fuels Fears of Future Danish Territory Acquisition.

Recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have ignited unease regarding America's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have allegedly focused on the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time following the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, posted a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"We are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for national security and future resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant media appearance, the leader declined to exclude the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying global 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland delivered a joint and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.