US Military Operation on Caracas Fuels Concerns of Future Danish Territory Takeover.

The latest American military action in Venezuela and the detention of its leader have sparked worry regarding America's ambitions on the Arctic territory. Supporters of the former president's political movement have reportedly turned their attention to the vast landmass in the wake of the operations in South America.

Inflammatory Posts and Official Backlash

Only a short time after the commencement of the Caracas campaign, a prominent conservative commentator, who is married to a high-ranking presidential adviser, posted a symbolic image. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the stars and stripes, accompanied by single-word message: "SOON."

This overt suggestion to annex the mineral-rich land, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered immediate and firm criticism from Denmark's officials.

"We are close allies and should keep cooperate as such. US security is also the Arctic's and our security," declared the Copenhagen's envoy to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to ensure security in the North."

The diplomat additionally highlighted that the kingdom had significantly boosted its defence spending this year, earmarking a large amount expressly for Arctic and regional security. "And yes, we demand complete recognition for the sovereign borders of the Kingdom of Denmark," he emphasized.

Administrative Moves and Strategic Goals

The tensions were further exacerbated by the recent appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The governor had openly expressed gratitude to the president, stating it was an "honour" to serve in a volunteer role to "make Greenland a part of the US."

After the events in Venezuela, this envoy commended the president's actions, connecting it to the wider "fight against narcotics."

Ever since assuming office, the American leader has consistently alarmed European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered vitally strategic for defence and potential mineral exploitation. It already hosts the northernmost US military base.

Leaving the Door Open to Force

In a significant media appearance, the leader refused to rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland. This position comes during intensifying global 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 "tiny amount of people, which we’ll look after, and we’ll value them... But we need that for international security."

Growing Tensions and Local Resistance

In response to this persistent "drumbeat" of threats, Danish intelligence service took the unprecedented step last month of classifying the United States as a "potential threat."

The leaders of both Greenland issued a joint and forceful rebuke: "We have said it very clearly before. Now we say it again... You must not annex other countries."

Surveys in Greenland reveals a nuanced sentiment. While a vast majority of the island's residents seek self-rule from Copenhagen, there is simultaneously little to no appetite to join the United States. The territory has had the legal right to seek sovereignty for many years.

Expert Assessment: A Credible Scenario?

Some experts are increasingly re-evaluating the possibility of such a action. One thinktank director focusing in defence admitted she had once dismissed the rhetoric but was "now 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 not clear to me which power could do anything about it," she concluded.