American Military Operation on Caracas Fuels Concerns of Potential Danish Territory Annexation.

Recent American strike in the South American nation and the detention of its leader have ignited apprehension regarding America's designs on the Arctic territory. Members of the ex-president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the vast island in the wake of the events in South America.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely hours following the start of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent right-wing commentator, who is married to a high-ranking White House aide, shared a suggestive image. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a member of the North Atlantic alliance, triggered swift and strong criticism from Danish representatives.

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

The ambassador further highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget this year, earmarking a large amount specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "Furthermore, we expect complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the previous appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly expressed gratitude to the president, saying it was an "privilege" to serve in a unpaid role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

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

Ever since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved European partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally important for defence and potential resource extraction. It already hosts the northernmost US air base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant media appearance, the president declined to rule out the use of military force to gain control of Greenland. This stance comes amid growing 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 remarked.

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 international security."

Growing Friction and Indigenous Opposition

In reaction to this persistent "drumbeat" of intent, Danish intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "security risk."

The leaders of both Greenland delivered a unified and forceful 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 complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's inhabitants seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously scant appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Credible Threat?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director specializing in military analysis admitted she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a couple hundred or a few thousand soldiers inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she observed.