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

The recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the seizure of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the vast island in the wake of the events in the southern hemisphere.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time after the commencement of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a symbolic map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the American flag, with the single-word message: "SOON."

This overt threat to absorb the mineral-rich region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, provoked swift and firm condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep work together as such. American security is also the Arctic's and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its military budget this year, allocating a substantial amount specifically for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative praised the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered critically strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It already hosts the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media interview, the leader refused to rule out the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid intensifying global rivalry 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to seek sovereignty for many years.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Some analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a move. One policy analyst focusing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.