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

The recent US-led strike in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have renewed unease regarding Washington's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's base have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Outrage

Only a short time after the initiation of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, shared a suggestive map. The graphic depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

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

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to work together as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its military budget this year, allocating a large amount specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered critically strategic for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a significant media interview, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying great-power 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 stated.

He described Greenland as having a "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Denmark's intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

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

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she observed.