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

The recent American strike in Venezuela and the capture of its president have sparked unease regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's base have allegedly focused on the strategically important island following the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Official Backlash

Merely hours after the start of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House adviser, posted a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to annex the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate 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 work together to guarantee security in the North."

The diplomat additionally pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its military budget recently, earmarking a large amount specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Interests

The tensions were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to work in a volunteer capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's actions, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for national security and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television interview, the president declined to rule out the use of armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position 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 stated.

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

Growing Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's residents desire independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no desire to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One policy director focusing in defence conceded she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.