US Military Operation on Caracas Raises Concerns of Potential Danish Territory Takeover.

The latest American military action in Venezuela and the detention of its president have ignited apprehension regarding America's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the ex-president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Provocative Messages and Official Outrage

Only a short time following the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a well-known conservative podcaster, who is the spouse of a senior White House aide, shared a symbolic image. The picture depicted Greenland draped with the American flag, with the cryptic message: "SOON."

This overt threat to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, provoked immediate and firm condemnation from Danish officials.

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

The ambassador additionally highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget recently, allocating a large sum specifically for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect full respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Appointments and Geopolitical Interests

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's actions, connecting it to the broader "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic allies with his expressed interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally important for national security and future resource extraction. It currently houses the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media appearance, the leader declined to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes during intensifying 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Indigenous Resistance

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

The leaders of both Greenland delivered a joint 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 picture. While a vast majority of the territory's residents seek independence from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no desire to become part of the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst View: A Plausible Threat?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One policy director focusing in defence 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 few thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.