American Attack on Caracas Raises Fears of Potential Danish Territory Acquisition.

The recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly focused on the strategically important island in the wake of the operations in South America.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time after the initiation of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should continue to work together as such. American security is also the Arctic's and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget recently, allocating a large sum expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's actions, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered critically strategic for national security and future mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television appearance, the leader refused to rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing global rivalry 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 "tiny 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 response to this persistent "rhetoric" of threats, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The prime ministers of both Greenland delivered a joint 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 reveals a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the territory's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a couple hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.