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

The latest American military action in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have sparked apprehension regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Followers of the former president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time following the start of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior presidential aide, posted a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the American flag, with the single-word caption: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm condemnation from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget this year, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's actions, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed transatlantic allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media interview, the president refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying 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 take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

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

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Credible Scenario?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One policy director focusing 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 deploy a few hundred or a couple thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.