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

Recent US-led strike in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have ignited unease regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's base have allegedly focused on the vast landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours after the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a symbolic map. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the American flag, with the single-word caption: "SOON."

This overt threat to absorb the mineral-rich region, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's representatives.

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

The diplomat further pointed out that the kingdom had significantly increased its defence spending this year, allocating a large sum specifically for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we demand complete recognition for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The situation were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently alarmed transatlantic allies with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable television interview, the president declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid growing 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 "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 Indigenous Opposition

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

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also little to no appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Credible Scenario?

Some analysts are now reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in defence conceded she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to deploy a few hundred or a few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.