American Attack on Caracas Fuels Concerns of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

The latest American military action in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have ignited unease regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have reportedly set their sights on the vast landmass following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours after the commencement of the Caracas operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt threat to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm condemnation from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. American security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a large amount expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media appearance, the leader refused to rule out the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing great-power 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 described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

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

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.