American Attack on Caracas Raises Concerns of Future Danish Territory Takeover.

Recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have renewed worry regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the vast island in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Only hours after the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word message: "COMING."

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

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. American security is also Greenland’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 further pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a large amount specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Goals

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

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's actions, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the leader refused to rule out the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying great-power rivalry 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 remarked.

He characterized 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."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the island's residents desire independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Credible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence admitted she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.