US Attack on Caracas Stokes Anxieties of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

The recent American military action in Venezuela and the detention of its president have sparked unease regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's base have allegedly set their sights on the strategically important landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Only hours after the initiation of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the single-word caption: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Denmark's officials.

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American security is also the Arctic's and our 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 additionally pointed out that the kingdom had substantially increased its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

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

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's decisive move, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for defence and future mineral exploitation. It currently houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the leader refused to rule out the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing 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 remarked.

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

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In response to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented 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 annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in defence admitted she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

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