US Attack on Caracas Raises Concerns of Future Danish Territory Annexation.

The recent American bombardment in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have ignited worry regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's base have reportedly set their sights on the vast landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely a short time after the initiation of the Caracas campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential adviser, shared a suggestive image. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant threat to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending recently, earmarking a large amount expressly for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Goals

The situation were further complicated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant television interview, the president refused to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid 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 characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders 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 annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One policy analyst focusing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.