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

The latest US-led bombardment in the South American nation and the seizure of its leader have sparked apprehension regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the ex-president's base have allegedly turned their attention to the resource-rich island following the events in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Only a short time after the start of the Venezuelan operation, a prominent right-wing podcaster, who is married to a high-ranking presidential aide, shared a suggestive image. The picture showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by cryptic message: "COMING."

This overt threat to claim the resource-abundant region, which is a part of the NATO alliance, provoked swift and strong criticism from Danish officials.

"Denmark and the US are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. American security is equally the Arctic's and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the Arctic."

The ambassador additionally pointed out that Denmark had significantly boosted its military budget this year, allocating a substantial sum expressly for Northern and regional security. "Furthermore, we expect complete respect for the territorial integrity of the our realm," he added.

Administrative Appointments and Strategic Interests

The tensions were further complicated by the recent naming of a Southern governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly expressed gratitude to the commander-in-chief, stating it was an "privilege" to serve in a volunteer role to "bring Greenland into the US."

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

Since assuming office, the American leader has repeatedly unnerved transatlantic partners with his stated interest in Greenland. The territory is viewed as critically strategic for defence and future mineral exploitation. It already houses the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a significant television interview, the president declined to rule out the resorting to armed action to gain control of Greenland. This position comes amid intensifying great-power 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 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 Friction and Local Resistance

In reaction to this persistent "rhetoric" of intent, Denmark's intelligence service took the extraordinary step last month of labelling the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of both Greenland delivered a joint 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 complex sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek self-rule from Denmark, there is also scant desire to join the United States. The island has had the option to declare independence for many years.

Analyst View: A Plausible Scenario?

Military experts are now re-evaluating the possibility of such a move. One thinktank analyst focusing in defence conceded she had once dismissed the sabre-rattling but was "currently not so sure."

"Logistically, it would be feasible for the US to station a few hundred or a few thousand troops on Greenland, and it's unclear to me which power could intervene about it," she concluded.