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

The recent American military action in Venezuela and the detention of its president have sparked unease regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's base have reportedly turned their attention to the vast island following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours after the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, posted a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its defence spending this year, allocating a large sum expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's decisive move, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for national security and future mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media interview, the president refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes during intensifying global 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 stated.

He characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

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

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 cannot take over other countries."

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

Expert View: A Credible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy director specializing in defence conceded she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.