American Attack on Caracas Raises Anxieties of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

The latest US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important island in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours after the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a senior White House adviser, posted a symbolic image. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the cryptic message: "SOON."

This overt threat to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"We are strong partners and should keep work together as such. US security is also the Arctic's and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for national security and future resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant media appearance, the leader declined to rule out the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during intensifying global 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 cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Friction and Local Opposition

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

The prime ministers of both Greenland delivered a joint and stern statement: "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 seek independence from Denmark, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy director focusing in defence admitted she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.