US Attack on Caracas Fuels Anxieties of Future Danish Territory Acquisition.

The recent American bombardment in Venezuela and the capture of its president have renewed unease regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the former president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass following the operations in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Outrage

Only a short time after the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

This blatant threat to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. US security is equally 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 Arctic."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that the kingdom had substantially boosted its defence spending recently, earmarking a large amount specifically for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the president's decisive move, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

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

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

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

He described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Credible Threat?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.