US Attack on Caracas Fuels Fears of Future Danish Territory Annexation.

The recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have sparked worry regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich landmass following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Merely hours following the commencement of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, shared a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt threat to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and firm criticism from Denmark's officials.

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. US security is also the Arctic's and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending this year, earmarking a large sum expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further complicated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for defence and potential resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media appearance, the leader refused to rule out the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during growing great-power 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 stated.

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

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of intent, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the territory's residents desire independence from Denmark, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy director specializing in military analysis admitted she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.