American Attack on Caracas Raises Anxieties of Future Danish Territory Annexation.

The latest American bombardment in the South American nation and the capture of its president have sparked unease regarding America's designs on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's base have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important island following the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only hours following the start of the Caracas operation, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior White House adviser, posted a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the American flag, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

"We are strong partners and should keep work together as such. American security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a large sum expressly for Northern and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," 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 commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's decisive move, linking it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has consistently unnerved European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for defence and future resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant media appearance, the president declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes during intensifying global competition 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 look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Opposition

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.