American Military Operation on Caracas Fuels Concerns of Future Danish Territory Takeover.

The recent US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its president have sparked apprehension regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's base have allegedly focused on the vast island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely a short time following the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative commentator, who is the spouse of a senior presidential aide, shared a suggestive map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, with the single-word message: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and our security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Northern and regional security. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Interests

The situation were further complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's decisive move, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly unnerved European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant media appearance, the president refused to exclude the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying great-power 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 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 global security."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Opposition

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

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland issued a unified and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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