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

The latest US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have ignited unease regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's base have allegedly set their sights on the resource-rich island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours after the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, posted a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Northern and regional security. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were additionally complicated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's actions, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for defence and potential resource extraction. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television appearance, the leader declined to exclude the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid growing global rivalry 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

In reaction to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Danish security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy director focusing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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