US Military Operation on Caracas Stokes Concerns of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

The latest US-led military action in the South American nation and the capture of its leader have renewed worry regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the vast landmass following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours following the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is the spouse of a senior White House adviser, shared a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This blatant threat to absorb the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Danish officials.

"We are strong partners 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. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its military budget this year, allocating a large sum specifically for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the president's actions, linking it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally important for defence and future mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant television appearance, the leader refused to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes during intensifying global competition in the polar region. "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 described Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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 picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's residents seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One policy director specializing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.