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

Recent American strike in the South American nation and the capture of its president have renewed apprehension regarding Washington's ambitions on Greenland. Supporters of the former president's political movement have reportedly focused on the strategically important landmass in the wake of the operations in the southern hemisphere.

Provocative Posts and Diplomatic Backlash

Merely a short time following the start of the Venezuelan operation, a well-known right-wing podcaster, who is the spouse of a high-ranking White House adviser, posted a suggestive map. The graphic showed Greenland covered in the American flag, with the cryptic message: "SOON."

This overt threat to absorb the resource-abundant region, which is a member of the NATO alliance, triggered swift and strong condemnation from Danish representatives.

"We are close allies and should continue to work together as such. American security is also Greenland’s and Denmark’s security," declared the Danish ambassador to the United States. "Our nation and the United States collaborate to guarantee security in the Arctic."

The diplomat further highlighted that Denmark had significantly increased its military budget this year, allocating a large sum specifically for Arctic and North Atlantic security. "And yes, we expect full recognition for the sovereign borders of the our realm," he added.

Political Appointments and Geopolitical Goals

The situation were further complicated by the previous appointment of a US state governor as a representative to Greenland. The appointee had publicly thanked the president, saying it was an "honour" to serve in a unpaid capacity to "bring Greenland into the US."

Following the events in Venezuela, this envoy praised the administration's decisive move, connecting it to the broader "fight against narcotics."

Ever since returning to office, the US president has repeatedly alarmed European allies with his stated desire in Greenland. The territory is considered critically strategic for defence and potential resource extraction. It currently houses the most northerly US air base.

Leaving the Door Open to Military Action

In a notable television interview, the president declined to exclude the resorting to armed action to gain control of 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 stated.

He described 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."

Mounting Tensions and Local Resistance

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

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

Surveys in Greenland reveals a complex picture. While a overwhelming percentage of the island's inhabitants desire self-rule from Copenhagen, there is also scant appetite to join the United States. The island has had the legal right to declare independence for over a decade.

Analyst Assessment: A Plausible Scenario?

Military analysts are now reconsidering the possibility of such a action. One thinktank analyst focusing in military analysis conceded she had once discounted the rhetoric but was "currently not so sure."

"It wouldn't be that hard for the US to station a couple hundred or a couple thousand troops inside of Greenland, and it's not clear to me who could do anything about it," she concluded.