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

The latest American military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have ignited worry regarding America's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important island in the wake of the operations in South America.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Only hours after the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, posted a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the American flag, with the cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's officials.

"We are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial sum expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were further complicated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved transatlantic partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television interview, the president declined to rule out the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position 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 described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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