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

Recent US-led military action in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the former president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the resource-rich island following the operations in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Outrage

Only a short time following the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the cryptic message: "SOON."

This blatant threat to annex the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered immediate and firm criticism from Danish officials.

"We are strong partners and should keep work together as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US work together to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, earmarking a large sum specifically for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were additionally complicated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this representative commended the president's actions, linking it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for national security and potential resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the president refused to rule out the use of military force 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 stated.

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."

Growing Friction and Local Resistance

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

The prime ministers of both Greenland issued a joint and stern statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not take over other countries."

Public opinion in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek independence from Denmark, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to seek independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Credible Threat?

Military experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy analyst specializing in defence admitted she had previously dismissed the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

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