American Military Operation on Caracas Stokes Anxieties of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

The recent US-led military action in Venezuela and the capture of its president have ignited unease regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the strategically important landmass following the operations in South America.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours following the initiation of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a senior presidential adviser, shared a suggestive image. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic caption: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and firm criticism from Denmark's officials.

"We are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and our security," stated 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 pointed out that the kingdom had substantially increased its defence spending recently, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Northern and regional defence. "And yes, we demand full recognition 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 special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the president, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's actions, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has consistently alarmed European allies with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically important for national security and future resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable television interview, the leader declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid growing 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 remarked.

He characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

In response to this persistent "rhetoric" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of labelling 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 cannot annex other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare sovereignty for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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