American Military Operation on Caracas Raises Concerns of Future Danish Territory Takeover.

Recent US-led military action in Venezuela and the capture of its leader have sparked worry regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Members of the ex-president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the strategically important landmass following the operations in South America.

Provocative Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Merely hours after the initiation of the Venezuelan campaign, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House adviser, shared a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland draped with the stars and stripes, with the cryptic caption: "COMING."

This blatant suggestion to claim the resource-abundant land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and strong criticism from Denmark's representatives.

"We are strong partners and should keep work together as such. American security is equally Greenland’s and our security," stated the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador further pointed out that the kingdom had substantially boosted its military budget this year, earmarking a substantial sum specifically for Northern and North Atlantic defence. "And yes, we demand full respect for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further complicated by the recent appointment of a Southern governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the president, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid capacity to "make Greenland a part of the US."

Following the military action in Venezuela, this envoy commended the administration's actions, connecting it to the wider "war on drugs."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has consistently unnerved transatlantic allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is viewed as vitally strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It currently houses the most northerly US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable media interview, the president refused to exclude the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes during growing great-power competition 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for global security."

Mounting Tensions and Local Opposition

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland shows a nuanced picture. While a vast majority of the island's residents desire independence from Copenhagen, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The territory has had the option to declare sovereignty for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Credible Threat?

Military analysts are increasingly reconsidering the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank director focusing in defence conceded she had previously dismissed the rhetoric 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 inside of Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could intervene about it," she observed.