US Military Operation on Caracas Stokes Fears of Future Danish Territory Acquisition.

The latest US-led military action in Venezuela and the capture of its president have ignited worry regarding Washington's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's base have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely a short time after the initiation of the Caracas operation, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking White House adviser, shared a symbolic map. The picture showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "SOON."

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

"We are strong partners and should keep work together as such. American security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the US collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The ambassador further pointed out that Denmark had significantly increased its defence spending this year, earmarking a large amount expressly for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

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

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is viewed as critically strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Force

In a notable television interview, the president declined to exclude the use of 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Mounting Friction and Indigenous Opposition

In response to this constant "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 delivered a joint and forceful statement: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You cannot take over other countries."

Surveys in Greenland shows a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants desire independence from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to seek sovereignty for many years.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some analysts are increasingly re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One policy analyst specializing in military analysis conceded she had previously dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

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