US Attack on Caracas Stokes Anxieties of Future Danish Territory Acquisition.

The latest American strike in the South American nation and the detention of its president have renewed apprehension regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the vast landmass following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Merely hours after the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential adviser, posted a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is equally the Arctic's and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a large amount expressly for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we demand full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the previous 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 unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's actions, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally strategic for national security and future mineral exploitation. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media appearance, the president refused to rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during 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 remarked.

He characterized 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."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, 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 unified and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the option to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst specializing in military analysis admitted she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.