American Military Operation on Caracas Stokes Fears of Future Danish Territory Takeover.

Recent American bombardment in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have ignited worry regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's political movement have reportedly set their sights on the strategically important landmass in the wake of the events in South America.

Inflammatory Messages and Diplomatic Outrage

Only hours after the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a well-known right-wing commentator, who is married to a senior White House adviser, shared a suggestive map. The picture depicted Greenland covered in the American flag, accompanied by single-word caption: "SOON."

This blatant threat to claim the mineral-rich land, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong condemnation from Denmark's officials.

"We are close allies and should continue to cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," stated the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "The Kingdom of Denmark and the US collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The ambassador further highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its military budget recently, earmarking a substantial sum specifically for Northern and regional defence. "Furthermore, we expect full recognition for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark," he added.

Political Moves and Strategic Goals

The situation were further exacerbated by the previous naming of a US state governor as a special envoy to Greenland. The governor had publicly thanked the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "honour" to work in a unpaid role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since returning to office, the US president has consistently unnerved European partners with his stated desire in Greenland. The island is considered vitally strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already houses the most northerly US military base.

Refusing to Rule Out Military Action

In a significant media appearance, the leader refused to exclude the resorting to military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying great-power competition 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 "very small amount of people, which we’ll take care of, and we’ll cherish them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Opposition

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

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

Public opinion in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a overwhelming percentage of the territory's inhabitants seek independence from Denmark, there is simultaneously scant appetite to become part of the United States. The territory has had the option to seek sovereignty for over a decade.

Expert View: A Plausible Scenario?

Some experts are now re-evaluating the likelihood of such a move. One thinktank director focusing in military analysis conceded she had previously discounted the sabre-rattling but was "now not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to deploy a few hundred or a couple thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me who could do anything about it," she observed.