US Attack on Caracas Fuels Anxieties of Potential Danish Territory Acquisition.

The latest US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have renewed unease regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly focused on the resource-rich island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours after the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, posted a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the cryptic caption: "SOON."

This overt threat to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

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

The ambassador additionally pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the American leader has consistently unnerved European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant television interview, the president refused to rule out the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during 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 stated.

He described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

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 "potential threat."

The leaders of both Greenland delivered a joint and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.