American Attack on Caracas Stokes Anxieties of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

The recent American strike in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have renewed unease regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly turned their attention to the vast landmass following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time after the start of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, posted a suggestive image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm condemnation from Danish officials.

"We are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. American security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US work together to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its military budget this year, allocating a large sum specifically for Arctic and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally complicated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the president, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's actions, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media interview, the leader refused to rule out the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes during growing great-power 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 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 Local Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of both Greenland delivered a unified and stern rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert View: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank director specializing in defence conceded she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling 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 who could intervene about it," she observed.