American Attack on Caracas Raises Anxieties of Potential Danish Territory Acquisition.

The recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have sparked unease regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the vast landmass following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Only hours after the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the single-word caption: "COMING."

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

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget this year, allocating a large sum expressly for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we demand full respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for defence and future mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant television interview, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This position 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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