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

The recent American military action in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have renewed unease regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the vast island following the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours following the start of the Caracas operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior White House aide, shared a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

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

"We are strong partners and should continue to 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 US work together to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had substantially boosted its military budget this year, earmarking a large sum expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this representative commended the administration's actions, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally important for defence and future mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media appearance, the president declined to exclude the use of armed action to acquire Greenland. This stance comes during growing 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants desire independence from Denmark, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Credible Scenario?

Military experts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in military analysis conceded she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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