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

Recent American strike in Venezuela and the seizure of its president have renewed worry regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's base have reportedly focused on the strategically important landmass in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours after the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a suggestive map. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This blatant threat to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should keep work together as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget this year, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for defence and future resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media appearance, the leader refused to exclude the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing 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 remarked.

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

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis conceded 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 few hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.