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

Recent US-led bombardment in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have renewed worry regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Members of the former president's base have allegedly set their sights on the strategically important island in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Backlash

Only a short time after the commencement of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, shared a suggestive image. The graphic depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "COMING."

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

"We are strong partners and should keep cooperate as such. American security is also Greenland’s and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had substantially increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a large amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The appointee had openly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to work in a unpaid 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 wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed transatlantic partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for defence and future resource extraction. It currently hosts the northernmost US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant television appearance, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying global rivalry 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 stated.

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

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

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

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

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

Expert View: A Credible Threat?

Military experts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One policy director focusing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

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