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

The latest American military action in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have sparked unease regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Followers of the former president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Posts and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time following the start of the Caracas campaign, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is married to a senior White House aide, shared a symbolic map. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "COMING."

This overt suggestion to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are strong partners and should keep work together as such. American security is also Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget recently, earmarking a large amount expressly for Arctic and regional defence. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's decisive move, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for national security and future resource extraction. It already hosts the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media interview, the leader refused to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance 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 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 Resistance

In reaction to this constant "rhetoric" of threats, Danish security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland issued a joint and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents desire self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in military analysis admitted 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 couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.