US Military Operation on Caracas Stokes Fears of Potential Danish Territory Acquisition.

Recent US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the detention of its president have sparked unease regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly set their sights on the strategically important island in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Official Outrage

Only a short time after the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, posted a symbolic map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word message: "SOON."

This overt threat to claim the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and strong criticism from Denmark's officials.

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

The diplomat further pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were further complicated by the previous naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's decisive move, linking it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed European partners with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant television interview, the president declined to rule out the resorting to military force to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during 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 remarked.

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

Mounting Friction and Local Opposition

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank analyst focusing in military analysis conceded she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.