American Military Operation on Caracas Fuels Fears of Future Danish Territory Acquisition.

The latest US-led military action in Venezuela and the detention of its president have renewed unease regarding Washington's designs on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have allegedly set their sights on the strategically important island following the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time after the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House aide, posted a symbolic image. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

This blatant suggestion to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should continue to work together as such. US security is equally Greenland’s and our security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States work together to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had substantially increased its military budget this year, earmarking a substantial amount expressly for Arctic and regional defence. "Furthermore, we demand complete respect for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the American leader has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his expressed desire in Greenland. The island is considered critically important for defence and future resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a notable media appearance, the leader refused to exclude the resorting to armed action to acquire Greenland. This position comes during 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 described 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 Friction and Indigenous Resistance

In response to this constant "drumbeat" of intent, Denmark's security agency took the extraordinary step last month of classifying the United States as a "security risk."

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a vast majority of the territory's residents desire independence from Copenhagen, there is also little to no desire to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for over a decade.

Expert Assessment: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in military analysis admitted she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand soldiers on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.