US Attack on Caracas Raises Anxieties of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

Recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its president have renewed apprehension regarding America's designs on Greenland. Members of the former president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the resource-rich island following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Merely hours following the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, shared a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to absorb the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate 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 our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's actions, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically important for national security and potential resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television interview, the president declined to exclude the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes during intensifying great-power 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 described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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