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

The recent American military action in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have renewed apprehension regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's political movement have reportedly focused on the resource-rich landmass following the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours following the initiation of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, shared a suggestive image. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

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

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were further complicated by the recent naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's actions, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for defence and future resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant television interview, the president declined to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during intensifying great-power 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 described Greenland as having a "very small 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 "drumbeat" of threats, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence admitted she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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