American Attack on Caracas Raises Fears of Future Danish Territory Takeover.

The latest American military action in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the former president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the strategically important landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours following the start of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, posted a symbolic map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and firm condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"We are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a large amount expressly for Northern and regional security. "And yes, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's decisive move, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically important for national security and future mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television interview, the president declined to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid growing 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 look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Friction and Local Opposition

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of both Greenland issued a joint and stern 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 nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents desire independence from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst specializing in defence conceded she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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