American Military Operation on Caracas Stokes Fears of Future Danish Territory Annexation.

Recent American strike in Venezuela and the capture of its president have renewed unease regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Followers of the ex-president's political movement have allegedly focused on the strategically important landmass following the events in South America.

Provocative Posts and Official Outrage

Merely a short time following the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This blatant threat to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Danish officials.

"We are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and our security," declared the Danish ambassador 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 the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, allocating a substantial sum specifically for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Moves and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were additionally exacerbated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had openly thanked the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "privilege" to work in a volunteer capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Since assuming office, the US president has consistently alarmed transatlantic partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and future mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant television appearance, the leader refused to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes during growing global competition 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 remarked.

He characterized Greenland as having a "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Friction and Local Resistance

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

The leaders of both Greenland delivered a unified and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the territory's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, 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.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank director focusing in defence conceded she had once discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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